1 lb. Italian sausage (casing removed)
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, sliced
5 c. beef broth
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. dry red wine or water
2 c. chopped seed tomatoes (peeled)
1 c. thinly sliced carrots
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. sliced zucchini
1 (8 oz.) pkg. tortellini (any kind)
2 tbsp. parsley
1 green pepper, cut in 1/2 inch pieces

Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese method.

In large saucepan brown sausage. Remove drain, reserving it, drippings in pan. Saute onions and garlic in drippings until tender. Add beef broth, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce and sausage.

Bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini, tortellini, parsley and green pepper. Simmer additional 35 to 40 minutes or until tortellini are tender. Sprinkle cheese on each serving.

Serves 6 to 8. NOTE: Fresh, frozen or dried tortellini can be used.