Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients

• 5 sausages of choice (I used TJ's sweet Italian style chicken sausages)

• 1 red bell pepper

• 1 green bell pepper

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 yellow onion

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp red pepper flakes

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 cup fresh basil

Directions

1. Heat a large sauté pan with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat.

2. Slice sausages into 1 inch coins and cook according to package directions, stirring minimally to allow the coins to sear.

3. Meanwhile, slice up bell peppers and onions into long strips and mince garlic cloves.

4. Remove sausage coins from pan. Cook bell peppers and onions in remaining oil until onion turn translucent (about 7 minutes), stirring frequently.

5. Add minced garlic and allow to continue sautéing with minimal stirring until bell peppers are slightly charred around the edges.

6. Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar, scraping at any brown bits in the bottom of the pan.

7. Add tomatoes and seasoning, reduce heat to medium, and allow to cook while covered for 10 minutes. Only stir once or twice.

8. Chop basil and fold into the sausage and peppers, then remove from heat.

Makes 5 servings and lasts 4-5 days in the fridge. To reheat, remove desired portion and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring at 1 minute increments. Pairs well with garlic bread, mashed potatoes, or pasta.