Ingredients:
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onions, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lb lean ground beef
4 large hot Italian sausages, casings removed
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes ( undrained)
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans, drained
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( or to taste)
1/2 cup macaroni noodles, uncooked
1 (6 ounce) packages baby spinach leaves
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
Directions:
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Add in onion, garlic, dryed basil, oregano and jalapeno pepper (if using) saute for about 5-6 minutes.
Add in the ground beef and Italian sausage meat; cook (breaking up with a fork) for about 5-6 minutes.
Add in red pepper flakes to taste.
Add in tomatoes with juice, broth, beans; mix to combine and simmer for 35 minutes.
Add in uncooked macaroni pasta and cook until firm-tender (about 15 minutes).
Add in baby spinach, and cook until just wilted, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).
Add in 1/3 – 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, stir until combined.
Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls.
Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
Top with more grated Parmesan cheese.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 65 min.