Zuppa Italiano Recipe

Name: Zuppa Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 carrot, peeled & chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 lb mild Italian sausage; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, with juice; 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini; parsley; parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, peeled & chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 lb mild Italian sausage
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, with juice
2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
parsley
parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in a large, heavy stew pot on medium heat.
2
Add onion and cook til soft.
3
Add carrots, celery & garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes.
4
Remove veggies from the pot to a bowl & set aside.
5
Add sausage to the pot. Crumble and cook till brown. Drain off grease.
6
Add sausage & veggies back to the pot.
7
Add oregano, basil, pepper flakes & salt. Stir to coat well with spices.
8
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth and beans.
9
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for about an hour.
10
Add the tortellini and simmer for 10-15 minutes or till tortellini is done.
11
Serve with parsley and parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

873

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 carrot, peeled & chopped, and more.

Yes, Zuppa Italiano 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!

Zuppa Italiano

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