Name: Minestrone with Turkey Sausage Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. turkey sausage, casings removed -; 1 large egg -; 1/2 c. freshly chopped parsley, divided -; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for serving -; 1/4 c. panko bread crumbs -; 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 large onion, chopped -; 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped -; 3 celery stalks, chopped -; 4 cloves garlic, minced -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed -; 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes -; 1 c. short-cut pasta (such as penne, ziti, or shells) -; 2 c. fresh spinach -

Minestrone with Turkey Sausage Meatballs

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Ingredients for - Minestrone with Turkey Sausage Meatballs

1. 1/2 lb. turkey sausage, casings removed -

2. 1 large egg -

3. 1/2 c. freshly chopped parsley, divided -

4. 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for serving -

5. 1/4 c. panko bread crumbs -

6. 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

7. 1 large onion, chopped -

8. 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped -

9. 3 celery stalks, chopped -

10. 4 cloves garlic, minced -

11. Kosher salt -

12. Freshly ground black pepper -

13. 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed -

14. 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

15. 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes -

16. 1 c. short-cut pasta (such as penne, ziti, or shells) -

17. 2 c. fresh spinach -

How to cook deliciously - Minestrone with Turkey Sausage Meatballs

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine sausage, egg, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and bread crumbs. Roll into 1" meatballs and place on parchment paper. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.

2. Stage

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook 2 minutes, then add garlic and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Stage

Stir in beans, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and 2 cups water, then bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and simmer until al dente, 7 minutes. Add meatballs until warmed through, then stir in spinach. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve.