Tortellini in Brodo

2 TB Olive Oil 1 small chopped onion 2 chopped carrots 2 chopped celery ribs 1 TB garlic pinch of red pepper flakes 8 c. chicken broth 4 c. tortellini 4 c. fresh spinach ½ c chopped basil 1 lb Italian sausage ½ c parmesan cheese

In large pot, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute until soft. Add garlic and pepper flakes and stir for 30 seconds. Add broth. Cover; simmer for 20 minutes. Add tortellini, spinach and basil leaves. Cook until tortellini comes to surface. Taste of seasoning. Add sausage. Serve with shredded parmesan cheese on top. (Brittany Fonnesbeck)