Ingredients
2
tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion
4 garlic cloves
10 leftover meatballs or 1 lb ground beef
3 spicy chorizos with casings removed
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
16 ounces low-salt chicken broth
1 15-ounce can white kidney beans
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil
2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup small elbow macaroni
1 cup Kale
1/3 cup grated Italian cheese (Parmesan, Romano)
Food processor
Directions
1.
Chop the onion and garlic in the food processor.
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook over high heat for 6 minutes while stirring.
Add the sausage (and ground beef if you're using it) and cook for 5 minutes.
If using meatballs, add them once 4 minutes pass.
Add tomatoes, broth, beans, basil, oregano, and red pepper.
Simmer for 15 minutes while stirring.
Add the macaroni and cook for 15 minutes.
Add the kale and cook while stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.
Mix in the cheese cheese and basil.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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