Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 oz Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage (4 links, diced)
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 TBS olive oil (divided)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced (1 cup))
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced (about 1 cup))
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (diced (about 1 cup))
  • 1 TBS Italian seasoning
  • ¼- ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp pepper (or to taste)
  • 3 TBS balsamic vinegar (choose a high quality, thick, sweet variety of balsamic vinegar)
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instruction

  • Add 2 TBS olive oil, sausage, garlic and onion to a non-stick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the sausage is lightly browned, stirring occasionally (5-7 minutes).
  • Add diced peppers and 2 additional tablespoons of olive oil. Stir until combined.
  • Cover and sauté until peppers are soft and slightly browned, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).
  • Add Italian seasoning, sea salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Add balsamic vinegar and stir until combined.
  • Cook, uncovered, until vinegar is thickened and the sausage/vegetable mixture is evenly coated, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust salt/pepper and balsamic vinegar, if desired.
  • Serve over pasta with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.