Tomato and Parmesan Pasta

• 8 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 8 ounces, weight Ground Sausage
• 1 Medium Onion, Sliced Vertically
• 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1- 1/4 pound Diced Italian Style Tomatoes
• 6 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese, Divided
• 1/4 teaspoons Salt
• 18 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1/4 cups Fresh Torn Basil Leaves

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions but omit any salt the package may call for.
2. Drain pasta and set aside.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4. Add oil to pan and coat.
5. Add sausage and onion to pan and cook for about 4 minutes, or until onions start to soften and sausage begins to cook.
6. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes or until sausage is completely cooked through.
7. Stir in tomatoes and cook an additional 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
9. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/tomato-and-parmesan-pasta/ (may not work)