Description
Minestrone with sausage and pesto is the ultimate comfort food, brimming with hearty vegetables, savory sausage, and a fragrant pesto swirl. This warm and inviting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or any time you crave a nourishing meal. Easy to prepare, it combines vibrant colors and flavors that will delight your taste buds and bring joy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in zucchini and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Remove from heat; mix in pesto sauce and top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg