Rumps vary in size, so use this recipe as a guide to cooking time. This dish comes from Kathy's new cookbook Meat & Three, RRP$49.99 from booksellers nationwide and at kathypaterson.co.nz ...

Use whatever pasta you like, for example fettuccine, spaghetti, or pappardelle, dry or fresh. This pasta is full of baby spring vegetables, and a few sausages that go a long way with flavour.