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Colored Peppers and Sausage Over Pasta

• 1 lb. sweet Italian sausages (in franks, not ground)
• 2 large colored peppers, one red and one orange or yellow
• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 can no salt added tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• dash of pepper
• 1 T. balsamic vinegar
• cooked brown rice pasta or whole wheat pasta

1. Slice the sausages into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices.
2. Brown the sausages in a non stick skillet until thoroughly cooked.  Place in bowl and set aside.
3. Cut the peppers into one inch squares.
4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
5. Saute the onion and garlic about 5 minutes.
6. Add peppers and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often.
7. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and cooked sausages and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Add balsamic vinegar and simmer an additional 5-10 minutes.
9. Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.