Italian Sausage Soup

Instructions

1. Brown Italian sausage in a large pot until no pink remains. Drain fat.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until onion begins to soften.
3. Stir in broth, beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, bell peppers, tomato sauce, & Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 7 minutes.
4. Add the zucchini and cook an additional 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Additional broth can be added If needed.
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Once cooked, drain well and rinse under cool water. Set aside.
6. Once vegetables are tender, stir in the spinach and cooked pasta. Cook until heated through and spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately.