HEARTY SAUSAGE STEW

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My daughters shared this recipe with me, and I've since shared it with many others. It fits the bill for economy of time and money. Plus, it tastes great! -Nellie Lamb, Muskogee, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh kielbasa or Polish sausage links
1/2 pound Italian sausage links
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3-1/2 cups beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces uncooked spiral pasta

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook sausages over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Cut sausages into 1/2-inch slices; set aside., In the drippings, saute onion and pepper until crisp-tender. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, apple juice, parsley, garlic, basil, oregano and sausages. Bring to a boil; add pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender., Serve immediately or cool and freeze in freezer containers for up to 3 months. , To use frozen stew: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan; add water to thin if necessary. Cover and cook over medium heat until hot and bubbly, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.