Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound Italian ground turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 pound carrots, (peeled and diced (about 3 cups))
- 1 small yellow onion, (peeled and diced (about 1 cup))
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 medium garlic cloves, (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, (divided)
- One 15-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- One 15-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes in their juices
- One 15-ounce can reduced-sodium kidney beans, (rinsed and drained)
- Onc 15-ounce can reduced-sodium great Northern, cannellini or navy beans, (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup dry whole wheat miniature pasta ((ditalini, small shells or elbow macaroni))
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- One 3-inch rind of Parmesan ((optional- see Recipe Notes below))
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, (for serving)
- chopped fresh basil, (for serving)
Directions
- 1
Add the oil to a 6-quart or larger Instant Pot and select "saute." Once the oil is hot, add the sausage. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until no pink remains, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Add the carrots, onion and salt. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften and turn translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Carefully splash in about ½ cup of the broth. Scrape a spoon or spatula along the bottom of the pot and remove any stuck-on bits.
- 3
Add the remaining broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, great Northern beans, pasta, Italian seasoning, black pepper, red pepper flakes and Parmesan rind (if using). Stir to combine.
- 4
Close and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on high (manual) pressure for 3 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then immediately vent to remove any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid. Remove the Parmesan rind. Stir in the vinegar. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan and fresh basil.