Savory sausage stew

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsItalian sausage links, casings removed
2tablespoonsOlive or vegetable oil
1mediumOnion, sliced
2Garlic cloves, minced
2Fresh Idaho potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1Green or red pepper, cut into strips 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
1mediumTomato, cut into chunks
¼cupChopped fresh parsley

Directions

In 3-quart microwave-safe casserole combine sausage, oil, onion and garlic. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; cook on High 7 to 9 minutes or until sausage is cooked, stirring twice to break up meat. Stir in potatoes, green pepper, basil, salt and pepper. Re-cover; cook on High 14 to 16 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in tomatoes and parsley. Re-cover; let stand 5 minutes .

Makes 4 servings.

From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994