Penne with Spicy Sausage and Artichoke Ragout

Ingredients

• 1 jar Vero Gusto Sicilian Herb sauce
• 1 box Barilla Collezione Penne
• 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, without casing
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 artichokes, cleaned and wedged
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Boil a pot of water for pasta.
2. In a skillet, brown the crumbled sausage until cooked through.
3. Stir in white wine and reduce before adding Vero Gusto, 1 cup of hot water and the artichokes.
4. Bring to a boil and cook for five minutes over medium heat or until artichokes are thoroughly cooked. If needed, add a bit of leftover pasta water.
5. Drain penne and add to the creamy sauce. Toss over high heat until well-combined.
6. Top with cheese and parsley before serving.