INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs. sweet Italian sausage
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3 carrots, peeled and chopped
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1 sweet onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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3 quarts chicken broth
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2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, with juice
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1-lb (16-oz) shell pasta, uncooked
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8 ounces spinach leaves
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salt and pepper to taste
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Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (if desired)