Sausage Pasta

I think for the first time trying this, I will use mild Italian sausage.  This might be something we can get the kids to eat as well


3/4 pound pasta
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
 1 onion, chopped
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
 1 teaspoon dried basil
 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.

In a large skillet, heat oil and sausage; cook through until no longer pink. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add onion and garlic to skillet. Add broth, basil and tomatoes with liquid.

Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes to slightly reduce. Add chopped spinach; cover skillet and simmer on reduced heat until spinach is tender.

Add pasta to skillet and mix together. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.