Homemade Italian Stew

Name: Homemade Italian Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup chopped green pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) Italian-seasoned tomato sauce; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth; 1-1/2 cups cooked spiral pasta; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Nancy Cox of Martinsville, Indiana spices up autumn evenings with this zippy stew, a blend of Italian turkey sausage, seasoned tomato broth, pasta and veggies. "This reheats well and tastes even better the next day," she says.

Ingredients

2 pounds turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) Italian-seasoned tomato sauce
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup water
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1-1/2 cups cooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, water, broth and wine or additional broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add pasta; heat through. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 300 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1237mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.

Originally published as Italian Stew in Light & Tasty October/November 2003

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pajamaangel

Jan 20, 2017

This was delicious! While the stew was simmering I tasted it and realized I would need more seasoning so I added a tablespoon of Italian seasoning. This was even better the second day.
Suzie Citizen

May 4, 2015

I added chopped fresh spinach. Adds nice color.
Dr. Davis

Apr 14, 2013

I only used 1 lb of Italian sausage, and it was plenty. Even though I couldn't find italian-seasoned tomato sauce, I did find seasoned diced tomatoes. Great taste - will definitely make again.
A13

Oct 30, 2012

Everyone loves it at my house! I make it about once every two months and I always get rad complements. I do suggest that if you can't get Italian seasoned tomato sauce that you just add about a teaspoon of Italian seasoning instead. But it is delicious!
kedge

Sep 11, 2012

a friend of mine made it with italian sausage only because thats what she had. It was outstanding,it had a lot of flavor . I looked it up and will make it next week for my husband.
kardr3

Nov 29, 2011

This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the fresh mushrooms. Great for leftover lunch.
lizzyblmt

Oct 29, 2011

This is easy to make and it's better the next day. Perfect with a salad and hot garlic bread
lizzyblmt

Oct 29, 2011

This is easy to make and it's better the next day. Perfect with a salad and hot garlic bread
lurky27

Feb 4, 2010

This stew is really more of a soup, but still nonetheless good. I boiled 2 cups dry pasta to give it a bit more bite. I couldn't find Italian-seasoned tomato sauce, so I just used plain. I'd add a bit of spices next time.~ Theresa
carbone

Nov 13, 2009

I would use Italian hot or mild sausage - I don't like anything with ground turkey