Favorite Italian Sausage Stew

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 small red potatoes, quartered
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1/2 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

1. In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
2. Add tomatoes, potatoes, carrots and basil to sausage mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add zucchini. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Combine broth and cornstarch until smooth; stir into stew. Simmer until vegetables are tender and stew is thickened, 5-10 minutes more. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

italian sausage, garlic, italian diced tomatoes, red potatoes, carrots, fresh basil, zucchini, beef broth, cornstarch, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/favorite-italian-sausage-stew/ (may not work)