2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound smoked link sausage, sliced
1 cup onion, chopped
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
3-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken base or bouillon granules
1 cup curly pasta
1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans
In a kettle, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced link sausage and chopped onion. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add whole tomatoes, water, and chicken base. Bring to a boil then add curly pasta and kidney beans (drained). Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.