1 lb. hot roll sausage

1 cup chopped onion

2 large cloves of garlic, chopped

6 cups beef stock (can use 6 beef bouillon cubes and 6 cups water)

16-oz. can tomatoes

8-oz. can tomato sauce

1 large zucchini, sliced

2 large carrots, sliced

2 celery ribs, sliced

1⁄2 cup dry red wine

1 tsp dried basil

2 tsp oregano

8 oz. cheese tortellini

Parmesan cheese (optional)

Brown sausage in a large skillet and drain. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Combine meat, onion and garlic, beef stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, zucchini, carrots, celery, wine, and spices in a large pot. Simmer about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tortellini. Cook until tender. Sprinkle with parmesan if desired and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Emily Schilling, Zionsville