May 21, 2026

Mediterranean Penne and Sausage

Name: Mediterranean Penne and Sausage
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 can (680 mL) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce with Onions, Herbs & Spices; 1 can (5.5 fl oz or 156 ml) Hunt's® Original Tomato Paste; 12 oz dry penne pasta, uncooked (12 oz = 3 cups); 1 pound (500 g) Italian pork sausage links, casings removed; 1 can (2.25 oz or 65 ml) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/4 Cup (62.5 ml) water; 1 pkg (6 oz or 170g) fresh baby spinach; 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 cups = 12 oz)

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Prep Time Minutes
30
Total Time Minutes
8
Number of Ingredients
8
Servings

Tags:

Pork,
Rice/Grain,
Under 30 min,
Main Dish,
Pasta,
Hunt’s,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter,
Fall,
Stove Top,
Italian

Ingredients

1 can (680 mL) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce with Onions, Herbs & Spices
1 can (5.5 fl oz or 156 ml) Hunt's® Original Tomato Paste
12 oz dry penne pasta, uncooked (12 oz = 3 cups)
1 pound (500 g) Italian pork sausage links, casings removed
1 can (2.25 oz or 65 ml) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 Cup (62.5 ml) water
1 pkg (6 oz or 170g) fresh baby spinach
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 cups = 12 oz)

Directions

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Step one

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, brown sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to break up sausage with spoon. Drain.
Step two

Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, olives and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Step three

Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Add sauce and spinach; mix lightly. Add cheese; stir until slightly melted