Ingredients
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- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the spicy Italian sausage until browned. Break it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Add diced onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, red kidney beans, cannellini beans, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and add ditalini pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg