Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Sausage

Ingredients

• 6 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• Cooking spray
• 8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage (about 2 sausages)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) package grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Preparation

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and keep warm.
2. 2. While pasta cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage, and cook 7 to 8 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Set sausage aside. Wipe pan with a paper towel.
3. 3. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; sauté 3 to 4 minutes or just until tender. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until tender.
4. 4. Return sausage to pan, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Place pasta and turkey mixture in a large bowl; toss well. Spoon into individual serving bowls; sprinkle evenly with basil and cheese.