Easy Italian Stew

Submitted by Concoctionista

"A recipe from Kraft Food & Family. this is a delicious stew inspired by the hearty italian flavors of minestrone."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Italian dressing
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) bag stir fry vegetables
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 14 1⁄2 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

directions

1. heat dressing in saucepan on medium heat.
2. add sausage and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up sausage.
3. add broth, veggies, beans and tomatoes.
4. bring to boil.
5. stir in macaroni.
6. reduce heat to medium & simmer 8-10 minutes.
7. ladle into 8 bowls and top with cheese.

Reviews

[Vseward Chef-V]

Wonderful Italian flavor! This was so easy to make. I used small rotini pasta in lieu of macaroni, personal preference... skipped the beans and added pepperoni instead to give it more pizza flavor. Boy did it ;) Great recipe that I will no doubt make again and again. Thanks for posting! (Made for 'Easy-Does-It' -- Photo Event)

 

[AmyZoe]

I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor! It seemed too easy and quick, but this is the perfect recipe when you're hungry right now.

 

[kcram]

I made this out of my Kraft Food & Family mag. I've actually made it twice now. Sooo easy!! I used turkey sausage both times. My DH doens't like green peppers so I have used frozen green beans instead. I've also used chunked raw onion (added while browning the sausage) and frozen pearl onions and liked them both. I use multigrain macaroni also. DH also asked me to add a little tomato sauce the second time. Great with crusty bread! Will make this often.

 

[DreamoBway]

I tried this recipe when my Kraft Food & Family came in the mail, but I made a few changes. I used Italian turkey sausage to make it a little lighter. Also, I couldn't find the stir fry veggies they recommended, so I used the "Western" veggies from my grocery store which have onions, green and red bell peppers, and corn. Yum! Thanks for posting!