Ingredients

• 1 pkg. hot Italian sausage
• 24 oz. frozen or fresh cheese tortellini
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 14.5 oz. can stewed tomatoes
• 1 14.5 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 medium yellow or white onion, roughly chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, cubed
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 3 tbsp. parsley
• 2 tbsp. basil
• Freshly shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, get the Italian sausage out of the skins and fry for about 5 minutes.

2. When there are some juices in the pan from sausage, add the onion and green pepper. When sausage is almost done, add garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes.

3. Drain the mixture and return to pan. Bring following ingredients to a boil with the sausage mixture: beef broth, water, wine, tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, zucchini and celery.

4. Once at boiling, allow to boil for 20 more minutes. Add the tortellini and parsley.

5. mmer covered for 30-35 more minutes. Serves 6-8.

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