Best Zesty Italian Dinner Recipes

ZESTY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

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Flavorful Johnsonville Italian Sausage and broccoli in a light tomato garlic sauce with linguine pasta. This dish is simply irresistible.

Provided by From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (19 ounce) package Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage Links
1 (16 ounce) package linguine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes
1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets

Steps:

Prepare sausage according to directions. Cool slightly; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Add the broccoli and cooked pasta. Cook until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Add sausage; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797.5 calories, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1436.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ZESTY ITALIAN DINNER

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Mamma mia! Hamburger Helper® dinner mix makes quick work of a hearty Italian skillet dish accented with three cheeses.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans
3 3/4 cups hot water
1 package Hamburger Helper™ zesty Italian
1/2 cup reduced-fat small curd creamed cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
2 to 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook beef and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
Rinse beans with cold water to separate. Stir hot water, uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix and beans into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender. Remove from heat and uncover; stir in cottage cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg

ZESTY ITALIAN SOUP

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While visiting my sister-in-law, we had a delicious Italian soup at a local restaurant. We decided to duplicate it at home and came up with this recipe. The seasonings and types of tomatoes can be varied to suit your family's tastes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1 large carrot, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, carrot, jalapeno, Italian seasoning and garlic. , Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in macaroni.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.