Peasant Pasta Stew

Name: Peasant Pasta Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes, Italian Stews
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups beef broth; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (6 ounces each) Italian tomato paste; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 pound ground pork; 3/4 cup kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup medium shell pasta, cooked and drained; Shredded Parmesan cheese

When I was trying to duplicate a favorite restaurant recipe, I came up with this hearty stew. Pork, pasta, vegetables and beans in a thick tomato broth make it a warm and satisfying supper. My husband and I love the savory Italian flavor.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups beef broth
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (6 ounces each) Italian tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 cup kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup medium shell pasta, cooked and drained
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the broth, celery, carrots and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the V8 juice, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, pepper and garlic powder. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add meat and beans to soup; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes longer or until heated through. Stir in pasta just before serving. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 286 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1169mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein.

Originally published as Peasant Pasta Stew in Taste of Home August/September 2001

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roussy

May 22, 2011

Made this numerous time, always love the taste, the V8 adds the wonderful flavour, am trying it with ground chicken this time as my husband isn't a fan of pork.
Trilby Yost

Jun 17, 2010

This is excellent! I often vary the beans and the pasta shapes. I use this same recipe to make hamburger vegetable soup.