Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 lb. Italian sausage (remove casing if present)
  • 3 medium (or 2 large) reed, green, yellow peppers, chopped (about 2 1/4 c.)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 c. water
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans Italian style stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil or 1 Tbsp. dried and crushed
  • 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh oregano or 1 Tbsp. diced
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 1/2 c. dried pasta (gemalle, rotini or bow tie)

Method

  • In 5-quart or 6-quart Dutch oven cook sausage, sweet pepper, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
  • Drain off fat and pat meat and vegetables with paper towels to remove excess fat.
  • Add water, undrained tomatoes, broth, sugar, basil, oregano and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in pasta.
  • Cook uncovered for 10 minutes more or until pasta is just tender.
  • Ladle into bowls.
  • Garnish with herbs if desired.