Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 14 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 5 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 - 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
  • 8 oz. fresh meat or cheese tortellini (I use cheese)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Brown sausage, remove from pan and drain.
  • Set aside.
  • Saute onions and garlic until tender.
  • Add water,broth, carrots, tomatoes, basil, oregano, tomato sauce and sausage.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
  • Skim off any fat and stir in zucchini and tortellini.
  • Simmer for an additional 20 minutes or until tortellini and zucchini are tender.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese.