Penne With Red Beans And Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or borlotti beans)
salt
3/4 lb penne
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a big skillet, heat the oil and onion over medium heat; cook until softened, 3-4 minutes.
Add in the garlic; cook another minute; add in the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally to break up, until it loses its pink color, 5-7 minutes.
Add in the tomatoes; cook until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the beans; season to taste with salt.
Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot.
Add in 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to the boiling water; cook until al dente.
Drain pasta and return it to the cooking pot; stir in the bean sauce, basil, and cheese.
Divide among 4 pasta bowls and serve.