Italian Sausage With Tomatoes And Penne

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1 lb italian sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise in half,then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
• 2 cups grape tomatoes or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut lengthwise in half
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or 1 t. dried basil)
• 6 green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 prepare pasta according to package directions.
• 2 spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
• 3 over medium heat, cook sausage for 4-6 minutes or until browned.
• 4 add in broth and stir; cover and cook 5 minutes.
• 5 add in squash, tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons of the basil.
• 6 bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
• 7 add in onions; simmer uncovered for 1 minute.
• 8 check seasoning to taste, add salt/pepper if desired.
• 9 in a big mixing bowl, add cooked penne, oil, and remaining basil; toss to coat.
• 10 spoon pasta into individual serving plates or bowls; top with sausage mixture.
• 11 sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.