Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 (24 oz) can pasta sauce
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (19 oz) package tortellini (frozen)
  • 1 (14 oz) package smoked sausage (sliced)

Instruction

  • In a large stock pot add olive oil and diced onion. Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Increase temperature to medium-high and add diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, and vegetable broth; bring to boil.
  • Add frozen tortellini and sausage; and bring to boil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until tortellini and sausage are tender and heated through; tortellini will begin to rise to the top of the pot.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with some parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.