Ingredients for Hearty Italian Sausage And Meatball Stew Ragu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Green Bell Pepper
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Rag Pasta Sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 8 ounces pasta (ditalini or small shells recommended)
- Sweet Italian Sausage
- 1 pound meatballs
- Parmesan Cheese
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How to Make Hearty Italian Sausage And Meatball Stew Ragu
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 4-5 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 medium zucchini (chopped). Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened.
- Add 4 cloves garlic (minced) and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Pour in 24 ounces Ragú® sauce, 1 cup beef broth, 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed), and 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained).
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Add 8 ounces pasta (your choice, such as ditalini or small shells). Cook according to package directions, until al dente.
- Gently stir in 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings) and 1 pound meatballs.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and flavors have melded.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
51 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
15g
Carbs
16g
