This is delicious! We like things a little on the spicy side so I use spicy Italian sausage and add cayenne pepper.
Preparation and cooking time: 1 hr
Serves: 6-8
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb Italian sausage, spicy or mild
1 Large onion, diced
2 cups Mushrooms, sliced
2 Carrots, shredded or chopped into small pieces
4 cups Chicken broth
7 ½ oz can Tomato sauce
19 oz can Tomatoes, diced
½ Tbsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp Black pepper
Dash Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
¼ – ½ tsp Salt – be mindful of salt already in broth and tomatoes
10 oz pkg Tortellini
Sprinkle Parsley, chopped
Sprinkle Grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a large, heavy pot over medium high heat.
Add sausages to pot and brown on all sides. Allow to cook through while preparing vegetables.
Remove sausages from pot and set aside.
Add onions and mushrooms to pot. Sauté for a couple minutes.
Add carrots, broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, and seasonings to pot, stirring to combine.
Slice sausages and return to pot.
Cover and bring to a gentle boil over medium high heat.
Reduce heat and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender.
Add tortellini and return to a boil. Continue to gently boil until tortellini is heated through.
Spoon into bowls and top with parmesan cheese and parsley.
