Penne with Sausage, Peppers, and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 6 ounces penne (tubular pasta), uncooked
• Cooking spray
• 8 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 2 sausages)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and keep warm.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add sausage, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned, stirring often; drain well. Set sausage aside. Wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel.
3. Coat pan with cooking spray; add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Add sausage and tomato. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until most of liquid is evaporated. Stir in roasted bell peppers and ground black pepper. Remove from heat.
4. Place pasta in a large bowl; add sausage mixture, and toss. Spoon evenly onto serving plates, and sprinkle with cheese.