Skinny Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients:

• 1-1/4 pounds lean, spicy Italian turkey sausage
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tricolored bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can basil, oregano and garlic diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon dried basil (original recipe called for 12 basil leaves, chopped)

 

Directions:

1. Preheat the broiler. Pierce the sausages all over with a fork, arrange them on a baking sheet and broil for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. They should be golden brown but won't be fully cooked. Transfer the sausages to a cutting board and cut 3/4-inch pieces on the diagonal.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and onion. Cook until the onion is slightly golden brown and the peppers are soft, for about 5-8 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes and salt. Cook for 1 minute, continuing to stir. Remove the pepper mixture and place it in a large serving bowl.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, water and basil leaves. Add the sausage and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the sausage is done, for about 3-4 minutes.
4. Combine the sauce and sausage with the pepper mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Garnish with basil. 

 This was very good!!! Lots of flavor and not too spicy! Enjoy!