Tortellini with drippings

1 pound Italian sausage 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups beef broth 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional) 8 ounces fresh tortellini[...]

1 lb fresh tortellini 12 slices bacon , slices coarsely chopped 1 lb cremini mushroom , sliced 2 cups chopped onions 4 garlic cloves , minced 1/2 teaspoon[...]

2 slices bacon 8 ounces small red potatoes , cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup frozen mixed peppers, thawed and drained 12 ounces evaporated milk 9 ounces frozen[...]

12 ounces elbow macaroni , cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I use tortellini) or 12 ounces cheese tortellini 4 slices thick-cut bacon , cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/2[...]