Minestrone

• 1 pound Italian Sausage - slice to 1/4" pieces & brown
• 2 Onions - diced
• 2 cloves Garlic - minced
• 28oz can Whole Peeled Tomatoes & Liquid
• 3 T Tomato Paste
• 7 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 cup dry Red Wine
• 2 T dried Basil
• 2 T dried Oregano
• 2 med Zucchini - thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Italian Parsley - chopped
• 5 oz Thin Spaghetti - break into 2" pieces
• 15oz can Garbanzo or White Beans - drained
• Salt & Pepper - to taste

1. 1. Brown the Sausage, then add the onions and garlic and sweat.
2. 2. Add next 6 ingredients & cook uncovered over medium heat for 30 minutes.
3. 3. Add zucchini, parsley & spaghetti & cook until pasta is soft, approx. 10 minutes.
4. 4. Add beans and cook 10 more minutes to warm them.
5. 5. Finish with salt, pepper and grated parmesan cheese (optional).

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/minestrone-52788581 (may not work)