Perfect Penne

This recipe has a lot of similarities to my Mediterranean Chicken Bowties recipe, which is really tasty so if you haven't made it, check it out!  Anyway, getting back to this recipe... If you are looking for a healthy, fast delicious dinner, look no further!  Here it is!

Recipe:
1 lb. penne pasta
1 can of artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
2 cups of fresh spinach
3 tbs of sundried tomatoes julienned (plus 2 tbs of the oil)
1/2 cup of kalamata olives drained
1 pkg of garlic & herb chicken sausage (Trader Joe's) chopped on the bias
1/2 cup of white wine
1 tub of fresh marinated mozzarella
fresh basil to garnish

Directions:
Start by preparing your penne pasta according to packaged instructions.  While waiting for pasta, in a large skillet over medium heat add a couple of tablespoons of the oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes.  Add your sliced chicken sausage and brown lightly for about 5 minutes.  Add the tomatoes, olives and wine.  Reduce wine and add the artichoke hearts and 1/2 a cup of the marinade from the mozzarella. (This has all the herbs and seasoning that you'll need to make this pasta delicious!) When the pasta is al dente, reserve a cup of the cooking water, drain and add the penne to the skillet with the sausage.  Stir to coat the pasta and add a little of the cooking water to loosen the sauce, if needed.  Remove from the heat and toss in the spinach and mozzarella.  Serve immediately.

Here are pictures of two of the key ingredients in this recipe, so you know what to look for at the grocery store!

It looks amazing, doesn't it?!  Enjoy!