Italian Recipes - Sausage Stew

Ingredients                     

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage

• 2 14-ounce cans seasoned chicken broth with Italian herbs (3 1/2 cups)

• 15-to 19-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained

• 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic, un-drained

• 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini

• Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Method:

1. In a large skillet cook sausage over medium heat until brown. Drain off fat.

2. In a 3 1/2-to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker combine cooked sausage, broth, beans, and un-drained tomatoes.

3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in uncooked pasta.

4. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 30 minutes more or on high-heat setting for 15 minutes more. If desired, sprinkle Individual servings with Parmesan cheese.