Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine





A very fresh bean stew. This has green beans, zucchini, peppers, white beans, sausage, in a rich wine tomato sauce. Add ditalini at the end and this meal is a fullfilling treat. Mom use to use whatever leftover meat she had in the refrigerator. I considered this an Italian goulash. It has lots of leftovers in one pot with pasta.1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes put through the food processor2 cut up fresh zucchini in square chunks1 whole green pepper sliced into chunks1 lb hot Italian sausage cut into pieces1 14.5oz can of white beans or fresh2 cups fresh blanched or canned green beans2 cups baby bella mushrooms2 cloves of minced garlic1 teaspoon each of parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup Marsala Wine1 cup chicken broth or water, add more if it gets too thick1/4 cup romano cheese and extra for on top1/2 cup of ditalini pasta cooked1/4 cup extra virgin olive oilIn a large saucepot add olive oil, garlic, peppers, mushrooms, zuchnini, sausage and any leftover meat you may want to add, saute till sausage is browned. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, wine. Simmer for around 30 minutes on low. Add cooked green beans, white beans to the tomato mixture with herbs. Just before serving add cooked pasta. Top with grated cheese.