INGREDIENTS
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1 package Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage (could use smoked sausage or whatever you like. These come about 5 to a package and about a pound in weight)
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1 cup chopped green pepper or can combine red, green and yellow
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1 cup chopped green onions or just plain onion
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1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained
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1 (4 ounce) can green chilis, drained (could use fresh banana peppers or jalapeno peppers)
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2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped or mashed
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
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1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
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1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves, Optional
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1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes or 2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
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2 cups rotini pasta
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Fresh parsley for garnish, Optional
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1 cup shredded cheese (I use Parmesan)