1 TBS vegetable or olive oil
11/2-2 lbs of sweet Italian sausage
1 large green bell pepper
1 large orange, yellow or red bell pepper
1 large onion, sliced
6 or so medium mushrooms (FRESH!) sliced
1 12 oz can tomato paste
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 TBS Italian seasoning
4 cups water
In a large saucepan, brown sausages in oil. Remove browned sausages from pan. Saute onions, peppers and mushrooms in drippings for 4 or 5 minutes. Add garlic, saute 2 more minutes.
While veggies are cooking, cut sausages into 2 inch pieces.
When vegetables are done sauteing, add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 4 cups of water, and sausage into pan. Stir well. Simmer for one hour,stirring occaisionally. Add seasonings and continue cooking to desired consistency. Serve over pasta or rice. ENJOY!
This is actually my sister's recipe. Thanks, Joanie!!!!!
