Italian Sausage and Rotini

Cook the pasta as directed on the package. While the pasta is cooking, proceed with the rest of the recipe.
8 ounces rotini pasta
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Remove the casings from the sausage and tear it into about 1-inch chunks. Add to the skillet. Cook and stir breaking up the sausage until almost no pink color remains.
¾ pound Italian sausage
Add the garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally until the garlic has softened.
4 large garlic cloves
Add the tomatoes with their juice, black olives, basil, red pepper, salt, and pepper.
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice, ½ cup halved ripe black olives, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, Pinch red pepper flakes, Salt and pepper to taste
Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the tomatoes are nicely softened.
Drain the pasta and add to the meat sauce. Stir well to combine.
Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Parmesan cheese