- 1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1 bulb fennel, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 medium tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup small uncooked seashell pasta
- 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the carrots, fennel and celery; cook until vegetables are softened. Stir in the broth to loosen any browned bits from pan. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in pasta and beans. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.