TIP:

For a thicker stew, stir 1 tablespoon cornstarch combined with 1 tablespoon water into prepared stew. Cook on Sauté for 2 min. while stirring until slightly thickened.

To Prepare on the Stovetop:

Brown meat and vegetables in hot oil in large pot or Dutch oven on medium heat, working in batches if necessary. Stir in all remaining ingredients except peas. Cover with lid. Simmer on low heat 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas.

Use an electric pressure cooker:

Heat oil in electric pressure cooker on Sauté function until shimmering. Cook sausage and onions as directed. Add garlic, sauce, broth and noodles; close and lock lid. Cook 3 min. on high pressure. Manually release any remaining pressure. Stir in spinach on Sauté function 1-2 min. until wilted. Serve as directed.

To freeze, keep pasta separate as it will continue to absorb liquid in the soup.

Plant-based sausage is usually sold in the meat department or frozen aisle of the grocery store.

Tips:

Substitute ground beef or turkey for the sausage. Or, for a meatless version, substitute 2 pounds sliced white or cremini mushrooms.

No need to turn on the oven to make this hearty lasagna. The extra liquid in the recipe allows the noodles to cook perfectly while the flavors blend.

Tips:

To simplify prep work, take advantage of pre-chopped vegetables from the produce department of the grocery store.

Chicken bone broth is a nutritious stock made by simmering bones, joints and aromatics in water for a long period of time. The resulting liquid is thick, rich in protein, collagen and gelatin, and makes a delicious base for soups and stews. Look for it in the same aisle as chicken broth.

Tip:

Substitute your family’s favorite RAGÚ Simply™ Pasta Sauce

Tip: Dipping the tortillas in hot water or hot oil before layering in the baking dish helps to make sure the tortillas stay nice and soft while baking

Tip: Use ground beef instead of shredded cooked chicken.