Amazing Sweet Italian Sausage Pasta Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Remove sausage casings& cut into 1/2\" pieces.
In large kettle, cook sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
Remove with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 T.
drippings in the pan.
Saute pepper, onion and garlic 4-5 minutes or until tender.
Add the water, tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire, bouillon, salt, basil, thyme, oregano& sausage.
Bring to a boil; add pasta.
Reduce heat& simmer uncovered 18-22 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Serve w/ grated cheese on top, if desired.