Name: Not Exactly Italian Sausages with Peppers
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds Italian-style turkey sausages, cut on an angle into 2- to 3-inch lengths; 2 medium red onions, cut into 3/4-inch dice; 2 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch dice; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 7 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

The way most people make Italian sausage and peppers is to smother the sausage in lots of sautéed peppers. It's good, but I expand on the theme with plump, juicy tomatoes and a big handful of basil. And turkey sausage adds a healthy twist to this traditional dish. Try it spooned over pasta for a truly Italian experience.

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Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 pounds Italian-style turkey sausages, cut on an angle into 2- to 3-inch lengths

2 medium red onions, cut into 3/4-inch dice

2 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch dice

6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

7 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
2. Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables soften, about 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes and sausage are heated through, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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