Ingredients
1/3 pound bulk hot Italian sausage1/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1-3/4 cups beef broth1-1/4 cups water3/4 cup chopped tomatoes1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup sliced fresh carrot1/3 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth1/3 cup tomato sauce1/4 cup tomato paste1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried basil3/4 cup frozen cheese tortellini1/2 cup sliced quartered zucchini2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Preparation
Crumble sausage into a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the broth, water, tomatoes, green pepper, carrot, wine, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Skim fat. Stir in the sausage, tortellini, zucchini and parsley. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until tortellini is tender.
