Etruscan Peasant Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb italian sweet sausage, links
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach, cleaned, rough chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese