Pasta Fagioli

By MamaAkins

Ingredients

• 1 lb of ground Italian sausage (mild)
• 1 small onion
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 4 c. chicken broth
• 1 can (drained) white beans
• 2 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1-2 c. elbow macaroni or other small pasta
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 c. fresh spinach, cut in strips
• parmesan cheese to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Brown and crumble sausage and set aside.
2. Saute onion in oil until tender and then add garlic for a minute or so.
3.Add liquid, beans, tomatoes, macaroni, sausage, and salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
4. Cook for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
5. Add spinach. Cook a few minutes until it wilts.
6. Serve it up with parmesan cheese.