½ lb Italian sausage, diced or crumbled
½ C diced onion
 1 ½ t olive oil
 4 C chicken broth
 15 oz white beans, rinsed and drained
 15 oz diced or crushed tomatoes
 ¼ t minced garlic
 ¾ C uncooked macaroni or small shell pasta
 1 C fresh spinach leaves, diced
 
Saute sausage and onions until tender. Add the next 4 ingredients, bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender. Stir in the spinach just before serving so it stays green. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired. Should serve 5.
 
 
This recipe is brought to you from the kitchen of Latigo Guest Ranch.