Instructions: 1. In a medium skillet, cook sausage till brown and no longer pink in the center; drain on paper towels. Slice sausage into bite-size pieces; set aside.

2. In a 3-qt. saucepan, cobine water, undrained tomatoes, cabbage, onion, green pepper, boiullon granules, basil and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer the mixture uncovered, for 15 minutes.

3. Stir in tortellini, zucchini and sausage. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered, 5 minutes or till pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Serves 6

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