Italian Sausage with Tomatoes and Penne

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (9 oz)
• 1 lb uncooked Italian sausage links, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut lengthwise in half
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 6 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ( 1/2 cup)
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Directions

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in skillet 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown. Stir in broth; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
3. Stir in squash, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the basil. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onions. Simmer uncovered 1 minute.
4. Toss pasta, oil and remaining 2 tablespoons basil. Divide pasta among individual bowls. Top with sausage mixture.

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