Tomato-Spinach Penne

• 8 ounces uncooked multigrain penne pasta
• 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped
• 1 (10-oz.) package meatless Italian sausage, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (6-oz.) package fresh baby spinach leaves, thoroughly washed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, saute chopped onion and sliced sausage in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until tender. Add minced garlic, and saute 1 minute. Add tomatoes, and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add spinach and basil; cook 5 more minutes.
3. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add onion mixture, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
4. Note: Nutrition analysis includes cheese.

penne pasta, yellow onion, italian sausage, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, baby spinach, fresh basil, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tomato-spinach-penne (may not work)