Bow Tie Sausage Soup

This delicious recipe and easy-to-prepare recipe is just as good the next day as leftovers. Serve with breadsticks and a green salad.

1 pound Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 to 3 cups bow tie pasta
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

Combine sausage, onion and garlic in a heavy, large covered pot; cook until sausage is brown, breaking up sausage with wooden spoon. Drain off fat.

Stir in chicken broth, uncooked pasta, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, basil and thyme. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Servings: 6
Source: National Pork Board