Grandma Bertoglio's Italian Soup
a la Carlie

1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large can Italian tomatoes (progresso)
3 cans beef broth or bouillon cubes in water
1 1/2 c dry red wine or water
1/2 t basil leaves, crumbled
3 T chopped parsley
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
sliced mushrooms
3 c uncooked bowtie pasta
Cook sausage (take out of casing); break up. Add garlic and onion. Cook until tender. Add tomatoes, cut up. Add broth, wine and basil. Simmer 1 hour. Add pepper, celery, parsley and noodles. Cook until tender. Serves 6-8.
Try it with a bread bowl! this soup is so hearty and delicious.

chef's note: i have started cooking the pasta in a separate step and adding it, cooked, to the soup. uncooked, it seems to soak up too much of the liquid and make it more casserole-like.