Ingredients:
1/4 lb lean ground beef
2 Italian sausages, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
5 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup white wine
2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
2 cups meat-filled tortellini or 2 cups cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 (6 ounce) cans small pitted olives, undrained
Directions:
Brown hamburger and sausage in skillet; drain; in empty skillet, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until transparent.
Add back meat, broth, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano and tomato sauce; bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
Stir in zucchini, tortellini, parsley and olives with juice; simmer covered for 1 hour.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 130 min.