Penne with Tomato and Sausage

Ingredients :

· 1/3 of package (about 300 g) dried penne pasta
· 1 lb. Italian sausage
· 1 medium red onion, sliced
· 1/4 cup tomato sauce
· 1/4 cup tomato paste
· 1/4 cup KRAFT SIGNATURE Sundried Tomato and Oregano Dressing
· chopped sundried tomatoes (optional)
· grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishing
· chopped fresh parsley, for garnishing

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Cooking Procedures :

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.

2. Remove casings of Italian sausage.

3. In a skillet, brown sausage for about 3 to 5 minutes (stir and mashed to loosen into pieces). Drain off excess fat. Stir in onions and sauté for a few seconds.

4. Add tomato sauce and tomato paste. Stir to combined. Cover and cook 8 to 12 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and onions are tender, stirring occasionally.

5. Stir in dressing and chopped sundried tomatoes (if using), combined until well blended. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.

6. Toss sausage mixture with pasta. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley and cheese. Serve.