Bow Tie Pasta Puttanesca

This is one of my personal favorite dishes. The hot Italian turkey sausage makes this dish! A hearty salad and glass of red wine compliment this filling pasta entree nicely.

8 oz. hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed

1/2 cup onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14 oz.) tomato puree

1 can (14 oz.) petite diced tomatoes

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

Pinch each sugar, salt and pepper

1/2 cup sliced black olives

1/4 cup reduced fat Parmesan cheese

12 oz. farfalle (bow tie pasta)

1. In a medium skillet, crumble and cook sausage with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until turkey is browned. Stir in tomato puree, tomatoes, seasonings and olives. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 40 minutes.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 6 servings.