1 lb. Italian sausage
1 c. chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, sliced
5 c. beef broth
1/2 c. water or dry red wine
2 c. chopped, peeled tomatoes
1 c. thinly sliced carrots
8 oz. tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. sliced zucchini
8 oz. cheese-filled tortellini
3 tbsp. fresh parsley
1 med. chopped green pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano

Brown sausage in Dutch oven. Remove sausage, drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings and in it saute onions and garlic until tender. Add beef broth and water or wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce and sausage. Bring to boil. Simmer 30 minutes uncovered. Skim fat. Stir in zucchini, tortellini, parsley and green pepper. Simmer 35-40 minutes more or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each serving.