Fresh Italian Sausages with Peppers

1. 1

   Add the sausages to a skillet, add water to a depth of 1/8 inch of water to bottom of skillet and cook, covered for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Discard all but 1/3 of the liquid, then cook the sausages, uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes or until they are cooked through and brown and golden on all sides.

3. 3

   (During this time make your side dish instant polenta or rice) When the sausages are done, remove them to a cutting board and keep warm.

4. 4

   Add the olive oil to the same saute pan.

5. 5

   When hot add the pepper strips and saute for 8 minutes or until tender.

6. 6

   Add the garlic and saute another half a minute or until cooked but not brown.

7. 7

   Add the vinegar and evaporate for a few seconds.

8. 8

   Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in half of the chopped parsley; season well to taste with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Cut the sausages on the bias and pile them up in the center of a generous mound of soft polenta or rice; wreath the sausages with the peppers and garnish with remaining chopped parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.