Savory Italian Stew
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1 hour
YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).
My niece shared this recipe with me, and whenever I’ve served it, I get requests for the recipe. The sausage, tortellini, tomatoes, zucchini and herbs make it different from typical stews featuring meat and potatoes. It’s a hearty one-dish meal that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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3 cups beef broth
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
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1 small zucchini, sliced
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1/3 cup chopped green pepper
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
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2.
Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
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3.
Gently stir in the tortellini, zucchini, green pepper and parsley. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 233 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 919mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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