One Pot Italian Sausage and Tomato Basil Pasta with Spinach

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One Pot Italian Sausage and Tomato Basil Pasta with Spinach
Cook's Notes:
Easy comfort food the whole family will enjoy. The recipe serves 4 and pairs well with cornbread muffins or artisan bread.
Cooking tip: Since pasta absorbs liquid, to reheat the next day, add in some chicken broth.
Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground Italian sausage
• 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup diced sweet onions
• 3/4 cup diced mini sweet red and yellow peppers
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
• 2 cups penne pasta (dried)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 can (14.5) petite diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and onion
• 3/4-1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups baby spinach, torn leaves, stems removed
• 1/4 cup cream
• Optional 1/4 cup dry red wine e.g. Cabernet, pinot noir
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced 

Directions:

• In a large skillet at least 4 inches deep or a large pot, heat olive oil. Add sausage, peppers, garlic, and onions. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the peppers and onions are soft.
• Crumble sausage in a pan. Remove the meat mixture and place it on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Wipe the pan free of grease. Add to the pan water, broth, dried penne, spices, and canned tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low and simmer 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Stir once midway through cooking.
• Uncover and turn off the heat. Add in cream, wine if using, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, meat mixture, basil, and torn spinach leaves. Cook on a low heat 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
• Sprinkle on the rest of the Parmesan cheese right before serving.