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10 servings
Ingredients:
1 pound Italian sausage1 cup chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced5 cups beef broth1/2 cup water1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta1 cup sliced carrots2 cups stewed tomatoes1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano8 ounces tomato sauce1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
Remove casings from sausage.Brown sausage and cook until crumbly.Remove meat from pot.Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings.Cook onion and garlic in the drippings until tender.Add broth, water, wine, carrots, tomatoes, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and the cooked sausage.Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.Add zucchini, green peppers, parsley, and tortellini.Simmer another 25 minutes, covered, for fresh tortellini, or 45 minutes, covered, for frozen tortellini.Serve with fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.
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