Ingredients
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, crumbled1 small onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1 garlic clove, minced2 cups water1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup fresh spinach leaves, cut as desired5 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Preparation
In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain, remove from pan and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer.
Add the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, macaroni and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until macaroni is tender, 8-10 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; stir in sausage and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted, 2-3 minutes. Garnish with cheese.
