Sausage and Pepper Stew

Recipe courtesy of akayf

3 Tbs. olive oil

1 ½ lbs Italian sausage (hot, sweet, or a mixture of both)

1 onion, sliced

4 cloves garlic, chopped,

3 green peppers, sliced

28 oz. can of tomatoes, drained and chopped

2 cups water

¾ cup uncooked small pasta, such as shells or ditali

1 teaspoon basil

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and then add the onion and sausage. Cook until the sausage is brown on all sides and the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
2. Add the pepper and garlic and cook for another couple minutes.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients, making sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until sausages feel firm and pasta is tender, about 25 minutes.
4. You can serve as is, or cut the sausage into slices.