Sausage, Beans, and Greens

By jeaninemg

Ingredients

• 1/3 C olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 C coarsely chopped carrots
• 1/2 C coarsely chopped celery
• 1/2 C coarsely chopped onion
• Turkey Italian Sausage
• 14 1/2 oz. Italian stewed tomatoes
• 1 C small pasta
• spinach
• 19 oz. canned, undrained cannellini beans
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté 1 minute. Stir in carrots and celery; cook 3 - 4 minutes until nearly tender. Add sausage and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.

Add broth and tomatoes; increase heat to high, cover and bring to boil. Add pasta; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is almost tender. Stir in spinach and simmer uncovered until wilted.

Add un-drained beans, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes to heat through. Sprinkle with parmesan in bowls as it is served.