INGREDIENTS
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1 pound extra lean ground beef
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1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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1 can (10.75 ounces) tomato condensed soup
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, optional
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 tablespoon salt, adjust to preference
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3 cups beef broth
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1 package (16 ounces or 1 pound) frozen cheese filled tortellini
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4 tablespoons fresh parsley, optional
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Toppings: freshly grated Parmesan cheese, large spoonful of ricotta cheese