Description
A delightful and hearty stew featuring summer squash and Italian sausage, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium summer squash, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground sausage and cook until it’s browned. If there is excess fat, remove it.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion is soft.
- Add the cubed squash, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, try using different herbs like basil or oregano. If you want a thicker stew, you can mash some of the squash before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: squash, sausage, stew, summer recipes, one-pot meal