Ingredients

  • 1 lb reduced-fat sausage
  • 1 (32 ounce) box low-fat chicken broth or (32 ounce) box low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper celery and onion
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup sliced button mushroom
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) package cheese tortellini

Method

  • In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium-high heat with minced garlic and minced onion.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to get up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, pepper, and mushrooms.
  • Reduce heat to low/medium low and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, but the longer you let it cook, the better flavor it will have.
  • Add the tortellini and let cook through, about 10 minutes (I use frozen tortellini so it takes longer, but would be shorter if you use fresh or refrigerated).
  • Serve and enjoy.