3 lb. Italian sweet sausage, skinned & cut 1 inch pieces
1 onion, diced
2 green peppers, diced

Cook sausage and remove from pan, keep hot. Cook peppers and onions until soft. Add sausage to peppers and onions. Add:

4 c. chicken broth (can use chicken bouillon)
1 clove garlic (garlic powder)
2 tbsp. parsley, dried or fresh
2 tbsp. basil, crumbled or diced
28 oz. tomato, crushed or puree

Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Cook 1 cup bowtie noodles (or macaroni). Add to sausage mixture.