Sausage, Beans and Spinach With Macaroni Recipe

Name: Sausage, Beans and Spinach With Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste); 12-34 lb lean ground beef (can use less) or 12-34 lb ground pork (can use less); 5 large Italian sausages, casings removed (or use about 2 pounds all Italian sausages, casings removed!); 12-1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste); 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (with juice); 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, undiluted; 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini, drained); ½ cup small elbow macaroni; 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (additional for sprinkling); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 -4 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
12-34 lb lean ground beef (can use less) or 12-34 lb ground pork (can use less)
5 large Italian sausages, casings removed (or use about 2 pounds all Italian sausages, casings removed!)
12-1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (with juice)
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, undiluted
1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini, drained)
½ cup small elbow macaroni
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
½ cup grated parmesan cheese (additional for sprinkling)
salt and pepper

1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add in onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper (if using) dried oregano, and basil; saute for about 6-7 minutes.
3
Add in the ground beef or ground pork, crushed chili flakes and sausage meat, breaking up any large pieces with a fork; cook for about 7 minutes.
4
Add in the tomatoes with juice, drained beans, broth, salt and pepper; mix to combine, cover with lid and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally (can simmer longer).
5
Add in the uncooked macaroni and cook for about 15 minutes until firm-tender.
6
Add in the fresh spinach leaves and cook JUST until wilted (about 4-5 minutes).
7
Add in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
8
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

1733

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 tablespoons oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional), 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Sausage, Beans and Spinach With Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sausage, Beans and Spinach With Macaroni

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