• 6 oz penne pasta, uncooked vegetable cooking spray
  
• 4 oz Canadian bacon, chopped
  
• 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 (14-1/2 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes (no-salt)
  
• 1 tsp sugar
  
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
  
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 2 tsp all-purpose flour
  
• 1/4 cup evaporated skimmed milk
  

Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over a medium-high heat until hot. Add the Canadian bacon and the next three ingredients, and saute until vegetables are tender.
Add tomato and the next four ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 more minutes.

Add pasta, stirring well. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.

Garnish with a basil sprig if desired.

Makes 4 servings.