Amazing Sweet Italian Sausage Pasta Soup

• 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian turkey sausage (or other)
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 8 cups water
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 1/2 cups farfalle pasta (bow tie, approx. 1/2 box)
• parmesan cheese or romano cheese (or all) (optional)

1. Remove sausage casings& cut into 1/2" pieces.
2. In large kettle, cook sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 T.
4. drippings in the pan.
5. Saute pepper, onion and garlic 4-5 minutes or until tender.
6. Add the water, tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire, bouillon, salt, basil, thyme, oregano& sausage.
7. Bring to a boil; add pasta.
8. Reduce heat& simmer uncovered 18-22 minutes or until pasta is tender.
9. Serve w/ grated cheese on top, if desired.

sweet italian turkey sausage, green pepper, onion, garlic, water, tomatoes, sugar, worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon granules, salt, basil, thyme, oregano, farfalle pasta, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/amazing-sweet-italian-sausage-pasta-soup-76827 (may not work)