Pasta with Olives, Sausage and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup chopped yellow or sweet onion

• 3/4-lb. low fat Italian turkey sausage

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes in juice, undrained

• 1 cup Lindsay® Black Ripe Olives

• 1/4 cup tomato paste

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

• 1 pound farfalle (butterflies), fusilli, penne or other pasta

• 1/2 cup finely shredded fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese

Cooking Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.

2. Add onion; sauté until softened about 5 minutes.

3. Remove sausage from casings; crumble into pan.

4. Add garlic and, if desired, pepper flakes.

5. Increase heat to medium-high; sauté until sausage is golden brown.

6. Stir in tomatoes, olives, tomato paste, bay leaf, basil, rosemary and oregano.

7. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

8. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

9. Transfer pasta into serving bowl; toss with sauce. Top with cheese.

10. Red Wine Sauce: If desired, add 1/2 cup red wine after browning sausage. Simmer 5 minutes and proceed with recipe as directed.