Andouille Sausage And Peppers Marinara

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 large red pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces (i used johnsville brand )
• 1 (22 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 cup sugar
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet over med-high heat, saute peppers and onion in the olive oil.
• 2 once the vegetables are "crisp tender", add the garlic and sausage, sauteing for 1 minute, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
• 3 add the diced tomatoes.
• 4 whisk the tomato paste and water together and add to the skillet.
• 5 add all the spices.
• 6 bring to a boil, then reduce heat. simmer covered, for 20 minutes, uncover and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• 7 serve tossed with cooked pasta or rice.