Rotini with Sausage and Mushrooms

Prep time: 18 minutes
Servings: 8

• 1          box (13 1/4 ounces) whole-grain rotini
• 1          tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 1          pound chicken sausage, sliced
• 1          cup leeks, thinly sliced
• 1          cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 2          cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1          cup chicken stock
• 1/4       cup parsley chopped
• 6          leaves from tarragon sprigs, chopped
• 1          cup Romano cheese grated
• Parmesan-Romano cheese (optional)

1. Prepare rotini according to package directions. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
2. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook sausage 2-3 minutes, or until well browned. Add leeks, onions and mushrooms; cook until tender. Add chicken stock and simmer 3-5 minutes, or until hot. Fold sausage mixture into warm pasta. Add parsley, tarragon and Romano cheese; toss again. Top with Parmesan-Romano cheese, if desired.