Tomato & Spinach Pasta Toss

By lindaauman

Italian sausage as part of a smart eating plan? You bet. Pasta, tomatoes, fresh spinach plus melty cheese presents old-world flavor in a new-world dish.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
• 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, cook sausage in deep large skillet on medium-high heat 10 to 12 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Drain; return sausage to skillet. Add spinach and tomatoes; cook 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta; return to pan. Add sausage mixture and cheeses; mix lightly.