Summer Zucchini Stew

A wonderful, tasty summer stew. My mom always made this for us in the summer - I loved it then and I love it now! Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 (28 ounce) can roma tomatoes, with juice
• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 2 Italian sausages, sliced
• 21 fluid ounces water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Mix in the sausages, onion, potato, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often, until potatoes are slightly tender.

Step 2

Mix the zucchini into pot. Pour in the tomatoes and their liquid and 3/4 tomato can (21 fluid ounces) water. Season with basil, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, and simmer 40 minutes.

Step 3

Stir the green beans into the pot, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until beans are heated through.