I apologize for not posting more often while in Florence...Between school and traveling I haven't had one second to breathe, never mind cook! Anyways, thanks for checking in today, I have a new delicious recipe for you to try! I stumbled upon chicken/turkey sausage at the grocery store the other night and was extremely happy and surprised that they sold it here in Italy. What do you make when life hands you healthy sausages? Skinny sausage, peppers, and onions of course! I served this on its own with a side of roasted broccoli but it would also be delicious on top of multigrain penne or accompanied by a big hunk of warm garlic bread!
Italian Turkey Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
Prep time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Serves 4
4 links uncooked Italian turkey or chicken sausage
2 red bell peppers sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
1 large yellow onion cut into wedges
5 cloves of garlic thinly sliced
3 cups tomato basil pasta sauce ( such as Classico brand)
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
cooking spray
Heat a large non stick skillet over medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray and cook the sausage until lightly browned. Remove the sausage from the pan and let cool for a few minutes. Slice the sausage into 1/2 inch think pieces and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean and spray again with cooking spray, add the peppers and onions and saute for 6 minutes. Add the sausage and saute 2 more minutes, add the garlic and saute another 2 minutes. Add the sauce and chopped parsley and bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet and let simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Mangia!
