Hearty Italian Sausage Stew

Submitted by Shana C

"This simple, hearty stew is serious comfort food. It is best with good quality sausage, as it provides the seasoning. Garnish with a 50/50 mix of Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese for even more flavor."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, any variety, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup uncooked macaroni
• salt and pepper
• grated pecorino romano cheese, and or parmesan cheese, as garnish

directions

1. Brown Italian sausage over medium heat in a soup pot and drain.
2. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and carrots.
3. Cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, beef broth, kidney beans and 1/2 a can of white beans.
5. Mash remaining white beans and add.
6. Simmer 10-20 minutes.
7. Add macaroni and cook until tender, usually about 10 minutes.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with Pecorino Romano and/or Parmesan cheese.

Reviews

[JackieOhNo!]

I made this exactly as posted, using shell pasta, which is what I had on hand. It was hearty and delicious, Made for Spring PAC 2014.