Savory Italian Stew

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
2. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
3. Gently stir in the tortellini, zucchini, green pepper and parsley. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Serve with cheese.

italian sausage, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, basil, oregano, refrigerated cheese tortellini, zucchini, green pepper, parsley, parmesan cheese

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