Ingredients
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- 1 pound turkey sausage (or plant-based sausage)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage (or plant-based sausage) and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add oregano and basil; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the sausage to the pot and let it simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook for an additional 10–12 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 3–4 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg