Best Savory Italian Stew Recipes

SAVORY ITALIAN STEW

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My niece shared this recipe with me, and whenever I've served it, I get requests for the recipe. The sausage, tortellini, tomatoes, zucchini and herbs make it different from typical stews featuring meat and potatoes. It's a hearty one-dish meal that's simple to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Gently stir in the tortellini, zucchini, green pepper and parsley. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SAVORY ITALIAN BEEF STEW

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories main-dish

Time 10h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 bag (14-ounce) frozen pearl onions, C&W
1 can (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, Hunt's
1 package (12-ounce) baby carrots
1 packet (1.6-ounce) garlic herb sauce mix, Knorr
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth, Swanson
1 packet (0.5-ounce) pesto sauce mix, Knorr

Steps:

In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine stew meat, onions, undrained tomatoes, carrots and garlic herb sauce mix. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth and pesto sauce mix. Pour over all in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours.