1-pot, healthy italian stew

Name: 1-pot, healthy Italian stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) kraft light italian dressing; 1 pound(s) italian style turkey sausage; 1 - 32 ounce container, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 package(s) 16 0z, frozen bird's eye stir fry veggies; 1 can(s) 15 oz, cannelini beans, drained; 1 can(s) 14-1/2 oz, italian style diced tomatoes w/ herbs, undrained; 1 cup(s) whole wheat, or whole grain elbow macaroni; 1 teaspoon(s) crushed, dried, italian herbs; 1 cup(s) reduced fat, shredded italian cheese; - grated parmesan, fresh from deli, to sprinkle over top; - salt and pepper as desired

10 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Oct 20, 2016

I love Italian sausage soups, all kinds..lol, but needed a lighter, quicker version and went through my cabinet and freezer and voila..came up with this hearty yet healthy stew. I served it w/ freshly made whole wheat Italian loaf I got at a local bakery.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kraft light italian dressing
1 pound italian style turkey sausage
1 - 32 ounce container, low-sodium chicken broth
1 package 16 0z, frozen bird's eye stir fry veggies
1 can 15 oz, cannelini beans, drained
1 can 14-1/2 oz, italian style diced tomatoes w/ herbs, undrained
1 cup whole wheat, or whole grain elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon crushed, dried, italian herbs
1 cup reduced fat, shredded italian cheese
- grated parmesan, fresh from deli, to sprinkle over top
- salt and pepper as desired

How To Make 1-pot, healthy italian stew

Step 1

In large pot, over medium heat, pour in Italian dressing. Slice the sausages and add to the pot.

Step 2

Cook, stirring, until sausage is done. Add broth, frozen veggies, beans and undrained tomatoes.
Step 3

Bring the whole thing to a boil. Stir in macaroni, simmer on medium heat until pasta is done. Add the Italian herbs. Season w/ salt and pepper. Let simmer another 5 minutes for flavors to meld. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle each bowl w/ some shredded cheese and the parmesan cheese.
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