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Hearty Italian Sausage Stew

<p>This hearty stew combines bell peppers, tomato sauce and Italian sausage to keep your family warm and full on winter nights.</p>
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Ingredients

  • 14 1/2 ounces Stewed Tomatoes, Italian Style
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cups Peppers and Onions, Frozen
  • 1/4 cups dice Onion
  • 1/4 cups Chicken Broth/Stock
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups cook Ground Italian Sausage

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 1.5 cups
  • 456 Calories
  • 36g Total Fat
  • 13g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 86mg Cholesterol
  • 1488mg Sodium
  • 15g Total Carb
  • 2g Fiber
  • 11g Total Sugars (Includes 1g Added Sugars)
  • 19g Protein
  • 14 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, frozen vegetables, onion, chicken broth, brown sugar, italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. After simmering, add sausage and stir well.
  5. Cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, frozen vegetables, onion, chicken broth, brown sugar, italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. After simmering, add sausage and stir well.
  5. Cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  6. Let cool.
  7. Place in a gallon freezer bag, label, and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Reheat on stovetop for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.