Categories: Main Dish, Pork, Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian turkey sausage (or other)
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 8 cups water
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 1/2 cups farfalle pasta (bow tie, approx. 1/2 box)
• fresh-grated mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese or romano cheese (or all) (optional)

Directions

1. Remove sausage casings& cut into 1/2" pieces.

2. In large kettle, cook sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.

3. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 T drippings in the pan.

4. Saute pepper, onion and garlic 4-5 minutes or until tender.

5. Add the water, tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire, bouillon, salt, basil, thyme, oregano& sausage.

6. Bring to a boil; add pasta.

7. Reduce heat& simmer uncovered 18-22 minutes or until pasta is tender.

8. Serve w/ grated cheese on top, if desired.

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