▢19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini ▢1 lb. ground mild Italian Sausage ▢1 small onion diced ▢2 Cloves garlic minced ▢64 ounces chicken broth ▢1 zucchini cut into bit size pieces ▢1 yellow squash cut into bite size pieces ▢15 ounces Italian stewed tomatoes canned, liquid included ▢15 ounces kidney beans canned, rinsed and drained ▢2 bay leaves ▢handful of spinach ▢Parmesan Cheese ▢Basil chiffonade
In a large stockpot, sauté sausage, onion, and garlic until sausage is cooked through.
Add in Broth, water, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, beans and bay leaves.
When zucchini is starting to soften add in Tortellini.
Cook pasta according to directions, if the pasta requires more than 3-5 minutes of cooking, add in earlier.
When pasta is cooked, add in spinach and stir. Spinach will cook quickly. Serve warm garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.