Microwave Tortellini Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium tomatoes
1 (9 oz.) pkg. refrigerated or 1/2 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen cheese (optional) tortellini
2 tsp. chicken bouillon
1 medium zucchini
1/4 c. fresh basil
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Remove sausage from casing.
In 2 1/2-quart casserole, cook sausage, onion and garlic, covered, on High, 2 to 4 minutes, until done.
Drain.
Set aside.
Coarsely chop 2 tomatoes, tortellini, bouillon and 1/4 cup water.
Cook, covered, on High, 10 to 14 minutes until tortellini are almost tender.
Stir occasionally. Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces.
Add to casserole.
Cook 5 minutes.
Cut up remaining tomato.
Stir in tomato and basil. Cover and let stand 2 minutes.
Serves 4.