Description
Minestrone with sausage and pesto is a heartwarming dish that brings together a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, savory sausage, and aromatic pesto in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this delightful soup offers a comforting flavor explosion in every spoonful. With easy preparation and the option to customize with seasonal ingredients, you’ll find this recipe to be a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup pasta (ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- ½ cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until golden. Break it into bite-sized pieces as it cooks.
- Add the zucchini, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. During the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the spinach or kale.
- Remove from heat and mix in pesto and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg