One-skillet: italian sausage and harvest vege

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsItalian sausage - spicy
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2Onions; cook, cut in wedges
1largeGarlic clove; minced
1tablespoonFresh rosemary; chopped
1tablespoonFresh thyme; chopped
6Carrots; in chunks
3Baking potatoes; peel,chunk
3cupsTomatoes, ripe, chopped
Salt
Pepper
Parsley; chopped

Directions

Preparation time = 20 minutes (plus 45 minutes simmering) Ripe tomatoes may be replaced with 3 14-oz cans of tomatoes - drained and chopped. 1. Slit sausages skins lengthwise with a knife tip. Remove sausage meat and "pinch" into small meatballs. 2. Over medium heat in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat olive oil. Add sausage and onions; cook for 10 minutes or until nicely browned, stirring frequently as you prepare carrots and potatoes. 3. Stir in garlic, rosemary and thyme. Add carrots, potatoes and tomatoes. Let mixture come to a slow boil. Stir, adjust heat to simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes or until vegetables are very tender, stirring once or twice. Check the liquid occasionally and, if necessary, add up to ¼ cup boiling water. 4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each portion with chopped parsley, if desired.