One Pot Pasta

Ingredients:

12 oz box whole wheat spaghetti

2 cups of chicken broth

1 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings

1/2 small onion thinly sliced

4 cloves of garlic crushed

2 tablespoons olive oil

two handfuls of fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes

salt and pepper to taste

two handfuls of spinach leaves (optional)

4 links of Gianelli mild sausage grilled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks

freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese to taste

Directions:

Place the first nine ingredients into a large stockpot, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to simmer, covered. Stir the pasta frequently. Sauce should thicken and pasta should be al dente in 10-12 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in spinach, cooked sausage and Pecorino Romano cheese.