Fresh Spinach, Tomato and Sausage Pasta

Fresh Spinach, Tomato and Sausage Pasta

Serves 8  

• 1 # Mild or Hot Sausage ( you can use turkey sausage or make it a meatless dish and add mushrooms)
• 13.25 oz (1 box) Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
• 1 1/4 pound of fresh tomatoes (largely diced)
• 29 oz (2- 14.5 oz cans) Delmonte Tomato, Basil, Garlic and Oregano (undrained)
• 4-6 oz of fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
• 4 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp of peppers
• 1 C. Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Directions: Cook Pasta according to directions (Leave a little undercooked). Meanwhile brown sausage until no pink.  In a separate pan, heat oil and add fresh tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stirring occasional for about 5 minutes. Add in canned tomatoes, heat. In the meantime drain pasta and mix in tomato mixture and sausage simmer for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally (you want the pasta to soak up some of the juices). Stir in the spinach until wilted. add 1/8 c. cheese on top. Serve and Enjoy! 

Nutritional Facts with out cheese: 392 Calories, 47 g Carbs