TLC Cooking "Mediterranean Penne and Sausage"

Mediterranean Penne and Sausage

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

YIELD 8 servings (1-1/2 cups each)
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Penne pasta tossed with fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese and a rich tomato and Italian sausage sauce

INGREDIENTS

3	Cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 cups = 12 oz)
1	can (26 oz ea) Hunt's® Roasted Garlic & Onion Spaghetti Sauce
1	can (6 oz ea) Hunt's® Tomato Paste
1	can (2.25 oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained
12	Ounce dry penne pasta, uncooked (12 oz = 3 cups)
1	Pound Italian pork sausage links, casings removed
1	pkg (6 oz ea) fresh baby spinach
1/4	Cup water

PREPARATION:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, brown sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to break up sausage with spoon. Drain.
Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, olives and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Add sauce and spinach; mix lightly. Add cheese; stir until slightly melted.

This recipe appears in: Pasta

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