| Prep time: | 15 Min |
| Cook time: | 55 Min |
| Ready in: | 1 Hr 10 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 6 servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (3.5 ounce) link sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
* 1 cup chopped onions
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 5 cups beef stock
* 1/3 cup water
* 1/2 cup red wine
* 4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
* 1 cup chopped carrots
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 cup tomato sauce
* 1 zucchini, chopped
* 8 ounces cheese tortellini
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
DIRECTIONS
* Place the sausage in a large pot over medium high heat and saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Drain the fat except for about 1 tablespoon, add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 more minutes.
* Next add the beef stock, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any fat that may surface.
* Add the zucchini, tortellini, green bell pepper and parsley to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until tortellini is fully cooked. Pour into individual bowls and garnish with the cheese.
