Sausage and Peppers

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, cut into 6 pieces
• 2 green bell peppers, cored and cut into 1 1/2 x 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• Salt, preferably kosher
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups canned Italian-style tomatoes, crushed, with juices
• Pinch of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1. In a large saute pan, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the sausages, and 1/3 cup water.
2. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 7 minutes.
3. If any liquid is left, uncover the pan, increase the heat, and cook to evaporate it.
4. Cut each sausage into 4 small pieces and return them to the pan.
5. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to the sausages, along with the bell peppers and the onions, and turn the heat to medium-high.
6. Cook, tossing often, until the meat and vegetables are nicely browned, about 10 minutes.
7. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Add the oregano, tomatoes, and sugar, and stir to blend.
10. Bring the mixture to a boil.
11. Then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
12. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, and serve.

olive oil, sweet italian sausage, green bell peppers, yellow onions, garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, oregano, tomatoes, sugar, red pepper

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/sausage-and-peppers (may not work)