AMAZING Sweet Italian Sausage Pasta Soup

• lbs sweet Italian turkey sausage (or other)↗1 1⁄2
• medium green pepper, chopped↗1
• small onion, chopped↗1
• tablespoons minced garlic2
• cups water↗8
• ounces diced tomatoes, undrained28
• tablespoon sugar↗1
• tablespoon Worcestershire sauce↗1
• teaspoons chicken bouillon granules↗2
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon dried basil↗1
• teaspoon dried thyme↗1
• teaspoon dried oregano↗1
• cups farfalle pasta (bow tie, approx. 1/2 box)↗2 1⁄2
• parmesan cheese or romano cheese (or all) (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Remove sausage casings& cut into 1/2" pieces.

2. 2

   In large kettle, cook sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.

3. 3

   Remove with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 T.

4. 4

   drippings in the pan.

5. 5

   Saute pepper, onion and garlic 4-5 minutes or until tender.

6. 6

   Add the water, tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire, bouillon, salt, basil, thyme, oregano& sausage.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil; add pasta.

8. 8

   Reduce heat& simmer uncovered 18-22 minutes or until pasta is tender.

9. 9

   Serve w/ grated cheese on top, if desired.