Description

Minestrone with sausage and pesto is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet nights in. This hearty soup combines savory sausage with fresh vegetables, aromatic garlic, and vibrant pesto, creating a bowlful of warmth and flavor that wraps around you like a favorite blanket. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your pantry staples, this dish brings family and friends together over a delicious meal.

Ingredients

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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup small pasta (e.g., small shells)
2 cups fresh spinach or kale

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Instructions

Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until tender.
Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Return the sausage to the pot along with diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
Add zucchini and pasta; cook until pasta is al dente (7-10 minutes).
Fold in spinach or kale just before serving; stir in pesto sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
Calories: 430
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 55mg