INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 2 links mild Italian sausage sliced
• 1 can (28oz) tomatoes undrained, coarsely chopped
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1 can (14oz) red kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cabbage chopped
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 cup diced, unpeeled zucchini
• ½ tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• ½ cup dry red wine
• 2 cups cheese-filled tortellini fresh or frozen
• 2 cups fresh spinach shredded
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese