Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: in a large saucepan or stock pot, heat the oil. add the sausage and cook until browned. drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. add the onion, celery, garlic, carrot, and green peper and saute until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. add the tomatoes with their liquid, chicken stock, cabbage, and herbs. bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. add the macaroni and beans and cook until the macaroni is tender, about 30 minutes. remove the bay leaf before serving. sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese if desired. note: you can use either sweet or hot italian sausage in this. serve with a good, crusty bread.

Target recipe: heat oil in dutch oven over medium heat. cook garlic and onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. stir in remaining ingredients except cheese, breaking up tomatoes. heat to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer 1/2-hour. add pasta and cook an additional 1/2-hour. serve with parmesan.