Italian Sausage and Peppers

Step 1

Place a large pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add sausages in a single layer, rotating them every few minutes as needed so that all sides are browned. Once browned, remove them to a separate plate for the time being. Roughly wipe clean pan to use again, and place it back on the stovetop over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, then sliced onion and all of the sliced peppers. Cook for 6-7 minutes, or until the onion and peppers are beginning to soften.

Step 3

Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper and stir everything up. Cook for an additional minute.

Step 4

Add tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking up the tomato paste and incorporating it into the rest of the ingredients.

Step 5

Pour wine into the pan and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the wine has reduced by about half.

Step 6

Add diced tomatoes, parsley, oregano, and thyme and stir everything to combine.

Step 7

Cut each sausage into 4-5 roughly equal-sized chunks and add them to the pan. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the sausages are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened to your liking. Stir in chopped basil leaves near the end of the cook time. Serve on rolls, over pasta, etc.