1 pound Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
1 cup sliced carrots
2 cups stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Remove casings from sausage.
Brown sausage and cook until crumbly. Remove meat from pot. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings.

6 slices bacon
20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 red onion, finely chopped

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
Drain, crumble and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
Drain, and rinse under cold water.

INGREDIENTS
Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups sliced carrots
1/4 cup sliced green onions and tops
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cans (15 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups water
1 package (9 ounces) fresh low-fat tomato and cheese tortellini
3 cups torn spinach leaves
2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS
Spray bottom of large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute carrots, green onions, garlic, and basil until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.