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

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.