Veggie Sausage Pasta

• 12 oz. mostaccioli or spiral pasta
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 8 oz. soy "sausage" patties, crumbled, or soy crumbles
• 2 1/2 cups small broccoli florets, steamed until crisp-tender
• 1 1/2 cups corn
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds, or to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1. In large pot, cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in large, deep, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add sausage and cook until browned, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add broccoli, corn, tomatoes, broth and fennel and heat through, about 6 minutes.
5. Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl.
6. Add sausage mixture and toss to blend.
7. Serve hot.
8. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

mostaccioli, olive oil, soy sausage, broccoli florets, corn, tomatoes, vegetable broth, fennel seeds, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/veggie-145-sausage-146-pasta/ (may not work)