Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Minestra with Sweet Sausage takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Minestra with Sweet Sausage takes 30 minutes to cook.

Minestra with Sweet Sausage makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Minestra with Sweet Sausage are:

2 tbsp EVOO
1 lb. bulk Italian sweet sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
one 15.5 oz can cannellini beans
2 bags fresh spinach, or 2 bunches escarole, shredded
salt and pepper
freshly grated nutmeg
one 32oz container chicken stock
3/4 cup whole wheat pasta, any short cut
2 tsp grated lemon peel
grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Here is how you make Minestra with Sweet Sausage:

1. In a soup pot, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans and escarole (or spinach); season with salt, pepper, and a little nutmeg. Add the chicken stock and 2 cups water, cover and bring to a boil.2. Uncover the pot, stir in the pasta, lower the heat and cook until the pasta is al dente, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon peel. Top with the cheese.Serves 4-6Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CLMTBABE.

The nutritional information for Minestra with Sweet Sausage is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 509.3

• Total Fat: 24.3 g
• Cholesterol: 53.3 mg
• Sodium: 922.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 43.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
• Protein: 27.9 g