Savory Sausage and Spinach Penne

8 oz. Penne pasta

2 T. olive oil 

3 cloves garlic

1 lb.  sweet sausage, removed from casing

1 lb. fresh spinach, small leaves or larger ones torn

1 cup crushed tomatoes

1/2 c. chicken broth

1/2 c. dry white wine

3/4 c. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes or 1/4 c. dried

1 T. chopped fresh basil or 1 t. dried basil

1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce

salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese to taste

In a medium saucepan, cook pasta and set aside. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil and garlic.  Saute until garlic is lightly browned.  Add crumbled sausage meat, saute for 4 min., then push to sides of pan. Pour off oil.  Add spinach, saute until tender, about 3  min. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, white wine, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, Tabasco and let cool 5 min. Removed from heat, add cooked pasta and toss lightly.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Sprinkle with parmesan and serve warm.