ITALIAN PASTA SAUSAGE SOUP 
1 lb. hot or sweet Italian sausage links
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
14 1/2 oz. can chicken broth or water
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. oregano leaves
16 oz. pkg. Green Giant Frozen Pasta Accents with Garlic Seasoning
Grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Place sausage links in large saucepan or 5 quart Dutch oven. Add water to a depth of about 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until sausage is partially cooked; drain.

Slice sausage into 1/2 inch slices; return to saucepan. Add tomatoes, chicken broth (or water), tomato sauce, basil and oregano; blend well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in Pasta Accents. Cover. Return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Garnish with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 (1 1/2 cups) servings.

 

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