Contributed By: zebrowm
zebrowm
This is a full-on meal in a bowl for cool winter nights. It can go it alone or add cornbread or crusty Italian bread.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Soups & Stews
Ingredients
1/2 pound Mild Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) beef broth
1/2 cup Water
3 Medium zucchini, sliced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (8 ounces) garbanzo beans, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed well
1/2 cup Dried small shell pasta
1 teaspoon Dried Italian herb seasoning
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Cook sausage in large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to break up sausage. Drain off fat. Stir in broth, water, zucchini, tomato sauce, beans, sauerkraut, pasta and herb seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Cook's Notes
Sauerkraut sounds a little unusual; give it a try. But if you can't, use 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 348
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Total Fat: 19 g
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Saturated Fat: 6 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g
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Carbohydrates: 31 g
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Protein: 18 g
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Vitamin A: 126 RE
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Vitamin C: 32 mg
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Calcium: 169 mg
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Sodium: 2003 mg
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Iron: 4 mg
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Fiber: 7 g