Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 32 ounces low sodium beef broth
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 ounces cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)

Instruction

  • In a large pot, brown sausage over medium/high heat. Drain meat and add in onions and garlic. Cook, stirring for about for 2-3 minutes until onions are tender.
  • Next add broth, tomatoes, water, carrots, celery, parsley, basil sand and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
  • Add tortellini 5 to 10 minutes before serving and cook until tender (times depend on if you use frozen or refrigerated pasta).