Thick Italian Winter Stew With Vermicelli Food

THICK ITALIAN WINTER STEW WITH VERMICELLI

Steps:

• Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, spray 4-quart Dutch oven with cooking spray. Add 1 teaspoon of the oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, broth and Italian seasoning. Heat to boiling over high heat. Stir in kidney beans; return just to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes.
• Add cooked vermicelli, parsley and remaining 3 teaspoons oil to stew; stir gently to mix.

VERMICELLI BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown meat and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the water, tomatoes, vegetables, basil, salt and oregano. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. , Stir in vermicelli. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

EASY THICK ITALIAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Dredge the beef chunks well in flour.
• In a large pot add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the beef chunks and brown on all sides.
• Add the garlic, tomato puree, salt, basil, oregano, bay leaf, hot pepper flakes, broth, carrots, peas and potatoes cover and bring to a boil on medium-high heat, lower heat to low, slightly uncover and simmer for approximately 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally (more time if needed, until veggies are tender).
• Uncover, raise heat, cook until desired thickness. Serve immediately with Italian crusty bread. Enjoy!

SAVORY ITALIAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Gently stir in the tortellini, zucchini, green pepper and parsley. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Serve with cheese.

ITALIAN BEEF OR VEAL STEW

Steps:

• In a 6 quart pot, brown the meat with the onions in oil.
• Add the mushrooms, and cook until the juices start to run.
• Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, wine and bay leaf to the pot and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the carrots, potatoes and just enough boiling water to cover the vegetables.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about another 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are almost tender.
• Add the green beans and a bit more boiling water if necessary to cover the green beans.
• Continue cooking over medium low heat until all vegetables are tender, about 10 more minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, stir well.
• Serve with a good crusty bread.

EASY ITALIAN STEW

Steps:

• heat dressing in saucepan on medium heat.
• add sausage and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up sausage.
• add broth, veggies, beans and tomatoes.
• bring to boil.
• stir in macaroni.
• reduce heat to medium & simmer 8-10 minutes.
• ladle into 8 bowls and top with cheese.