Broccoli & Tortellini Salad

Makes 12 Servings

6 slices Bacon
19 ounces Cheese Tortellini
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup White Sugar
2 tsp Cider Vinegar
3 head fresh Broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup Raisins
1 cup Sunflower Seeds
1 Red Onion, finely chopped

Cook bacon, drain, crumble and set aside.
Cook tortellini as directed on package.
In a small bowl, mix together may, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion.
Pour dressing over salad and toss. Ready in approx. 30 minutes.

Fall Favorite

Tortellini Soup

Delicious - eats like meal

1 Lb. Italian Sausage
1 Cup coarsely chopped Onion
2 cloves Garlic
5 cups Beef Broth
1 cup Water
2 cups chopped Tomatoes (14 oz stewed tomatoes)
1 cup thinly sliced Carrots
1/2 tsp Basil
1/2 tsp Oregano
8 oz Tomato Sauce
1 1/2 cups Zucchini
2 cups Tortellini
2 tsp Parsley
1 medium Green Pepper

Remove casing from meat. Brown meat and add onions and garlic. Add other ingredients except zucchini, tortellini, parsley, green pepper. Cook 1/2 hour. Add last 4 ingredients and cook 40 minutes.