Italian Sausage with Tomatoes and Penne

 

3

cups uncooked penne pasta (9 ounces)

1

pound uncooked Italian sausage links

1/2

cup Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton)

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

• 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.