Easy Italian Stew

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Simple, fast and 5-star. Hearty sausage comes together deliciously with veggies, tender beans, macaroni and melty cheese.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

8 servings, 1 cup each

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What You Need

Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

lb. Italian sausage

cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

pkg. (16 oz.) frozen stir-fry vegetables (white onions; sliced green, red and yellow peppers)

can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed

can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

cup elbow macaroni, uncooked

cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Make It

HEAT dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add sausage; cook 8 to 10 min. or until done, stirring occasionally to break into small pieces. Drain.

ADD broth, stir-fry vegetables, beans and tomatoes; bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; simmer on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.

TOP with cheese.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Substitute ground beef for the Italian sausage.

Special Extra

Stir in 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves along with the broth, vegetables, beans and tomatoes. Or if you prefer a spicier flavor, stir in 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper instead.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with RITZ Crackers.

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kopanan

posted:1/23/2012

I really liked this recipe and it was really easy. I made a few changes. Rather than sausage, I used turkey burger and per other recommendations, I used 3 tbsp of italian dressing. I cooked the turkey burger and veggies together, drained it, then added it to the rest of the ingredients. Brought to a boil, added the pasta for 6 minutes. It really cooked down to a nice stew versus a soup and was very healthy.

karin735

posted:1/21/2012

Very easy and tasty

Nicolag

posted:11/14/2011

Possibly the best Kraft recipe I have tried. was really delicious, I used mild Italian sausage but did add some red pepper flakes to kick it up a touch, also used an exta TBSP of dressing as per some other reviews. Also I wanted it more like a stew than a soup so I used 2 and a half cups of pasta (shells as we prefer them to mac). Can't wait to scoff the leftovers tomorrow (if I can stay out of the kitchen tonight). This will be a regular dinner in our house from now on. Is easy and really really delicious.

kristrent

posted:11/1/2011

My family loved this!

davisfam33870

posted:9/17/2011

I haven't yet made this with the exact stir-fry blend the recipe calls for, but every time I have made it, the whole family raves. I use hot Italian sausage for extra flavor. This is a great weeknight supper.

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