Sausage and Peppers

Sausage and Peppers

• 1 package sausage, 1lb "hot Italian"
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  
• 1 red pepper, sliced
  
• 1 yellow pepper, sliced
  
• 1 jalapeno (optional)
  
• 1 Tbsp fresh garlic, minced
  
• 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  
• 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, oregano
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 can spaghetti sauce, (26oz)
  
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

This is a great recipe for Italian night and will make the house smell great. Brown the sausage in a heavy bottom skillet and set aside. Don't worry about cooking all the way. In the same pan, add the onions, peppers, olive oil, and saute over med high heat for 3 to 5 minutes stirring often. De-glaze pan with the red wine turn down heat to med low and add garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until most of the red wine is reduced, next add can of spaghetti sauce and sausage. Turn heat to low and cover to let simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until peppers and onions are very soft. Serve with basil and oregano sprinkled on top, with a side of french bread and olive oil.