Turkey Sausage & Peppers With Polenta

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (1 lb) package Honeysuckle White or Shady Brook Farms Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links
• 2 red bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• salt and black pepper
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 pinch chili flakes
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup dry polenta
• grated parmesan cheese, and (optional) or chopped parsley (optional)

1. Preheat a non-stick or lightly oiled skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add sausages.
3. Turn sausages frequently with tongs to brown all sides.
4. After browning (5-7 minutes) reduce heat to medium, add 1/2 2/3 cup water, cover, turn sausages occasionally, and cook to 165F.
5. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
6. Add peppers and onion to skillet; season with salt and pepper.
7. Cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables start to brown.
8. Add Italian seasoning and garlic; cook 2 minutes.
9. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and chili flakes.
10. Simmer about 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
11. In large saucepan over medium heat, bring polenta, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, stirring constantly until polenta thickens.
12. Cook about 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
13. Transfer polenta to serving bowl or individual bowls, top with pepper sauce and sausages.
14. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and/or chopped parsley, if desired.
15. Note: For food safety, cook turkey to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a meat thermometer.

olive oil, sausage, red bell peppers, onion, salt, italian seasoning, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili flakes, water, polenta, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/turkey-sausage-peppers-with-polenta-515840 (may not work)