Fresh Tomato Pecorino Pasta

Ingredients:

8 ounces uncooked penne
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup vertically sliced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, chopped
6 tablespoons grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Preparation:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove casings from sausage. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add sausage and onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring to crumble sausage.

Add garlic, cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cook 2 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in pasta, 2 tablespoons cheese, salt, and pepper.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and basil.