Tomato-Spinach Penne

Ingredients

• 8 ounce uncooked multigrain penne pasta
• 1 piece medium-size yellow onion, chopped
• 10 ounce package meatless italian sausage, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 piece garlic cloves, minced
• 2 can cans diced tomatoes
• 6 ounce package fresh baby spinach leaves, thoroughly washed
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 0.25 cup(s) shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, sauté chopped onion and sliced sausage in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until tender. Add minced garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add spinach and basil; cook 5 more minutes.

3. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add onion mixture, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Note: Nutrition analysis includes cheese.