Easy Italian stew (kind of like minestrone)

This is a super hearty meal that is super easy to prepare. Quick dinner!

2 tbsp kraft zesty Italian dressing (or oil)
1 lb bulk Italian (turkey) sausage (break these into small pcs before cooking, and also remove casing)
2 cans (14.5 oz ea) chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) cannelloni beans, rinse, drained
1 can (14.5 oz) Italian style diced tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup pasta (any except the noodle kind)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded for topping
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 zucchini, cubed
1 onion, large dices

heat dressing in large sauce pan on medium. Add sausage, cook 8-10 min, break sausage into small pcs. Add onion and cook for a few minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes stirring.

add broth, veggies, beans and tomatoes. Bring to boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce to medium, simmer 8-10 min until pasta is cooked. Stir.

Ladle into bowl and top with cheese.

**I use whatever veggies I have on hand, spinach, brocolli, cauliflower, etc. I don’t always use beans, and I usually use turkey (or chicken, the italian sausage from TJ's is wonderful) sausage, but pork is fine. Serve with crusty bread and salad!