- Level
- very easy
- Marinate Time
- 20 mins
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 30 mins
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound
- Smoked Sausage (pork and beef)
- 1
- onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp
- Sensations Extra Virgin 100% Olive Oil
- 6 cups
- Compliments Beef Broth
- 11/2 cups
- Compliments Small Elbow Macaroni
- 1 can
- white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces
- 1/4 cup
- Compliments Pesto Sauce
- 2 ounces
- baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 4 cups
- Compliments Shredded Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Method
- Step 1
- Cut sausage crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices, then cut slices in half crosswise.
- Step 2
- In a 5 to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, combine sliced sausage with onion and olive oil.
- Step 3
- Stir often until onion is softened and mixture is lightly browned, 5-6 minutes.
- Step 4
- Add broth and macaroni to pan.
- Step 5
- Bring to a boil over high heat; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until macaroni is tender to bite, about 10 minutes.
- Step 6
- Add beans and pesto sauce to pan.
- Step 7
- Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through, 2-3 minutes. Stir in spinach.
- Step 8
- Cook just until spinach wilts but is still bright green, about 1 minute.
- Step 9
- Ladle soup into serving bowls. If desired, offer cheese to add to taste.
Tips
Healthier Alternative: Lower the fat and increase fiber by using turkey polska kielbasa instead of smoked sausage and Compliments Balance Whole Wheat Penne Rigate instead of elbow macaroni.
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