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Submitted by: Nancy Willis from Farmington Hills, MI
Originally shared on the web 02/16/2011

1 lb. ground Italian pork sausage
1 c. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 c. beef broth
1/2 c. dry red wine or beef broth
28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
28-oz. can diced tomatoes
15-oz. can tomato sauce
1 c. carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 t. dried basil
1/2 t. dried oregano
1 T. dried parsley
1 c. zucchini, chopped
9-oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini, uncooked

Brown sausage in a large stockpot over medium heat; drain. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender. Stir in broth, wine or broth, tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, carrots and herbs. Bring to a boil; stir well. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and tortellini; cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Makes 10 to 12 servings