19 homemade low sodium italian Recipes

homemade chicken stock or low-sodium broth, carrot, finely diced, celery rib, finely diced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, orzo, ground pork, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for serving, dry bread crumbs, baby spinach, chopped, chickpeas, drained and rinsed

low sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes, sliced zucchini , in italian-style sauce, corn, drained, sliced potatoes, drained, wax beans, drained, green beans, drained, sliced carrots, drained

vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, stalks celery, chopped (optional), whole cumin seed, low sodium vegetable broth or 1 1/2-2 cups broth (i use homemade), peeled diced tomatoes, undrained, tomatillos , papery skins removed,washed and diced (depending on size), water (depending on how much stock you used and how thin you like your soup), cilantro, washed and chopped, white rice or 1/3 cup brown rice, carrots, peeled and sliced (depending on size), salt, pepper, lean ground beef, plain breadcrumbs or 1/3 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs (i use progresso), ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, egg

skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 lb), chicken drumsticks (about 1 lb), coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, red onions, peeled and quartered through the stem, tomatoes , cut into 1-inch pieces, thyme, marsala (sweet italian fortified wine), chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium store-bought, sage polenta

italian sausages, removed from casings (mild or hot, your choice , about 1 lb), olive oil, divided, onion, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, carrots, scraped and chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh italian parsley, chopped, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (optional), italian plum tomatoes , with juices crushed with a fork (i like san marzano tomatoes, which are a little more expensive, but well worth it), dry red wine (such as chianti), canned low sodium chicken broth (or homemade , if you have some on hand), cannellini beans, drained, dried ditalini , cooked al dente according to package instructions (or any other small tubular pasta), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or pecorino romano cheese, to taste

link hot italian sausage, casing removed , meat crumbled, stove top stuffing mix , can use regular bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, yellow onion, chopped, egg, dried parsley, dried thyme, salt (to taste), ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, jalapeno-flavored bacon (that s what i had on hand), onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely minced, chianti wine (dry red wine), low sodium chicken broth (homemade ), italian stewed tomatoes, dried basil, egg noodles

cooking oil, mild or hot italian sausage, garlic, minced, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, head escarole , torn into 2-inch pieces (about 2 quarts), drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans (from 1 15-oz can), grated parmesan, plus more for serving, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, rigatoni

olive oil, mild italian sausage, casings removed, carrots, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, dry white wine, canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from 1 15-oz can), canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, chopped fresh parsley, bay leaf, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, light cream, water, coarse or medium cornmeal, grated parmesan, plus more for serving

olive oil, mild italian sausages, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, mushrooms, sliced, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, dried thyme, dried red-pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, salt, angel hair, fresh-ground black pepper

olive oil, mild italian sausages, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, rib celery, chopped fine, garlic, minced, dried rosemary, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh, rosemary, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans (three 19-oz, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or other small macaroni, fresh-ground black pepper

olive oil, mild italian sausage, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, celery rib, chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped, kidney beans, drained and rinsed (three 19 oz. cans), low sodium chicken broth or 2 3/4 cups homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or 1/2 cup other small macaroni noodles, fresh ground pepper

olive oil, mild italian sausages, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, rib celery, chopped fine, garlic, minced, dried rosemary , or 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans (three 19-oz cans), canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or other small macaroni, fresh-ground black pepper

olive oil, mild italian sausages, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, mushrooms, sliced, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, dried thyme, dried red-pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, salt, angel hair, fresh-ground black pepper

broccoli rabe , tough stems removed, olive oil, hot or mild italian sausage, onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, dry white wine, canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from a 14-oz can), canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, dried thyme, salt, chopped flat-leaf parsley, fresh-ground black pepper, water, coarse or medium cornmeal

olive oil, mild or hot italian sausage, onion, chopped, red bell peppers , cut into 1-inch pieces, salt, garlic, minced, canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, dry vermouth or dry white wine, chopped flat-leaf parsley, whole-wheat spaghetti, grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

dried mushroom, rinsed (polish, procini, and more,), garlic cloves, lightly crushed, fresh thyme, heavy cream, chicken stock (homemade or store-bought, low-sodium ), rustic italian bread , curst removed, bread cut into small cubes (about 1 1/2 cups), extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, unsalted butter, room temperature, leek, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced, into half moons, and rinsed well, about 1 cup, assorted mushrooms, thinly sliced (such as cremini, oyster, (or more), spinach pasta dough , cut inot 24 3 1/2 inch squares, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese plus 2 tbps. finely

olive oil, mild italian sausages, garlic , cut into thin slices, boiling potatoes (about 5), cut into 1-inch chunks, dried thyme, dry white wine, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree, drained and rinsed halved canned artichoke hearts (1 14-oz can), chopped fresh parsley, salt, fresh-ground black pepper