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Italian Sausage with Tomatoes and Penne

Sizzling sausage, very veggies and penne pasta, mama mia! It's Italian.
Prep Time: 35 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 4 servings
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3cups uncooked penne pasta (9 ounces)
1pound uncooked Italian sausage links
1/2cup Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut lengthwise in half
1/4cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
6green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
2tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Serve with...
Tomato-Fennel Soup Tomato-Fennel Soup
Total Time: 40 min
1.Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2.Meanwhile, cut sausage crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage; stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Stir in broth. Cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
3.Stir in squash, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the basil. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. 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 bowls. Top with sausage mixture.
Make the Most of This Recipe
Substitution
One pound fully cooked mild Italian sausages can be used for the uncooked links.
Success
Cut meat and vegetables into pieces of uniform size to ensure even cooking. Meat and poultry will be easier to slice if you freeze them slightly before cutting.
Special Touch
Shave fresh Parmesan cheese over this Italian bowl.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 665 (Calories from Fat 270); Total Fat 30g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat ncg); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 860mg; Total Carbohydrate 74g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars ncg); Protein 30Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 22%; Calcium 6%; Iron 30Exchanges: 4 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 3 Vegetable; 2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: nc 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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