Description
Minestrone with sausage and pesto is the ultimate comfort food, combining vibrant vegetables, hearty sausage, and fragrant basil pesto in a warm, savory broth. This easy recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy every spoonful as laughter fills your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild, sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup zucchini (diced)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 cups spinach or kale (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots, zucchini, and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate kidney beans and spinach (or kale); cook until greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in pesto sauce until well combined. Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg