Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew Recipe

A comforting and flavorful Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew recipe, ready in under an hour! This easy one-pan dish is bursting with fresh zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and savory Italian sausage. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Serve with crusty french bread for dipping!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 2338 kcal
Protein 257g
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Ingredients for Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew

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How to Make Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew

  1. Brown 1 lb Italian sausage (removed from casings) in a large, deep saucepan over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Drain off excess grease from the pan.
  4. Stir in 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 cup tomato juice, 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), diced, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
  7. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
  8. Serve hot with crusty French bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

529 g

Sugar

245g

Fat

274g

Carbs

36g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew?

Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew?

Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew has approximately 2338 calories per serving, with about 257 g protein, 36 g carbohydrates and 243 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew?

The key ingredients for Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew are Mild Italian Sausage, Celery, Fresh Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Zucchini, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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