Minestrone With Sweet Sausage And Tortellini Recipe

Name: Minestrone With Sweet Sausage And Tortellini Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil; 1 lg. onion, cut into rings; 4 lg. carrots, cut in thick slices; 2 lg. potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 green pepper, cut into squares; 3 med. zucchini, diced; 1 1/2 c. green beans, cut; 1 med. head shredded cabbage; 5 c. beef stock; 5 c. water; 1 (35 ounce.) can plum tomatoes; 2 tbsp. oregano; 1 tbsp. basil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 c. canned cannellini beans; 1 pound cheese tortellini; 1 1/2 lbs. sweet Italian sausage (fried, liquid removed, sliced)

Servings: persons

1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 lg. onion, cut into rings
4 lg. carrots, cut in thick slices
2 lg. potatoes, peeled and diced
1 green pepper, cut into squares
3 med. zucchini, diced
1 1/2 c. green beans, cut
1 med. head shredded cabbage
5 c. beef stock
5 c. water
1 (35 ounce.) can plum tomatoes
2 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 c. canned cannellini beans
1 pound cheese tortellini
1 1/2 lbs. sweet Italian sausage (fried, liquid removed, sliced)

1
Heat oil in stockpot on medium heat.
2
Add in onion, saute/fry till transparent.
3
Stir in carrots, potatoes, green pepper, zucchini, green beans, saute/fry 5 min.
4
Stir in cabbage cook 5 min more.
5
Add in stock, water, tomatoes with their juice, spices.
6
Heat to boiling.
7
Reduce heat, simmer covered low 2 1/2 to 3 hrs.
8
Stir occasionally.
9
Fifteen min before serving stir in cannellini beans and tortellini.
10
Raise heat to cook tortellini, continue to stir occasionally.
11
Just before serving, stir in sausage.

928

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil, 1 lg. onion, cut into rings, 4 lg. carrots, cut in thick slices, 2 lg. potatoes, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Minestrone With Sweet Sausage And Tortellini Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!