Ingredients

2 1/2

cups uncooked penne pasta (about 8 oz)

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

package (8 oz) portabella mushrooms, halved, sliced

1

bulb fennel, trimmed, cut into 1-inch slices

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

jar (1 lb 8 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Tomato Sauce chunky (any meatless variety)

1

can (15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained

3

tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

1/2

cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese

Fennel leaves, if desired

Preparation

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, fennel and garlic in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fennel is crisp-tender. Stir in pasta sauce, beans and basil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

Divide cooked pasta among 6 serving bowls or plates; spoon vegetable mixture evenly over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with fennel leaves.