- 3 ounces uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
- 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 4 cups loosely packed torn fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Crumble sausage into a skillet. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In same skillet, cook garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes. Add the spinach, raisins if desired and bouillon. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Stir in tomatoes and sausage. Drain pasta; transfer to a serving bowl. Add spinach mixture; toss gently. Garnish with almonds and Parmesan cheese.