Sausage With Beans and Macaroni

• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 12 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 4 large hot Italian sausages, casings removed
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 12 cup macaroni noodles, uncooked
• 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
• 13-12 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add in onion, garlic, dryed basil, oregano and jalapeno pepper (if using) saute for about 5-6 minutes.
3. Add in the ground beef and Italian sausage meat; cook (breaking up with a fork) for about 5-6 minutes.
4. Add in red pepper flakes to taste.
5. Add in tomatoes with juice, broth, beans; mix to combine and simmer for 35 minutes.
6. Add in uncooked macaroni pasta and cook until firm-tender (about 15 minutes).
7. Add in baby spinach, and cook until just wilted, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).
8. Add in 1/3 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, stir until combined.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Ladle into bowls.
11. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
12. Top with more grated Parmesan cheese.

onion, garlic, pepper, basil, oregano, lean ground beef, tomatoes, chicken broth, white kidney beans, red pepper, macaroni noodles, baby spinach leaves, parmesan cheese, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sausage-with-beans-and-macaroni-142339 (may not work)