Stew For Those Cold Winter Nights

I got this recipe from my mom's friend Jan! It is restaurant quality. Had to share it with EVERYONE.

Special thanks to Jan for sharing it... Enjoy!

Tortellini Stew

2 lbs Italian Sausage – hot or mild

1 medium onion chopped

2 cloves garlic chopped

Brown the above until sausage is cooked through on med high heat in a stock pot.

Drain fat, Reduce to simmer and add the following:

3 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes

6 cups beef broth

3 9oz. cans tomato sauce

3 large carrots chopped

1 Tsp. oregano

1 Tsp. thyme

1 Tsp basil leaves

1 Tsp. parsley flakes

(dried herbs)

Cover and Simmer above for 2 to 3 hours until carrots are tender.

Add:

And 2 to 3 small zucchini chopped

Simmer covered for another 45 minutes.

Before serving add 10oz frozen tortellini **that has been cooked al dente.

Serve topped with grated parmesan or romano

and bread.