Foxy's Salsiccia Giambotta (Sausage and Vegetable Stew)

INGREDIENTS:

8 sweet sausages, each link cut into 4 pieces

2 bell peppers, sliced vertically and then slice the strands in half

1 sweet onion, sliced vertically and then slice the strands in half

2 zucchini, sliced horizontally into rounds

2 containers of baby bella mushrooms

5 garlic cloves, minced

6 or 7 plum tomatoes, diced and pureed in a blender

1 bunch fresh basil (6 leaves)

6 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup sweet white wine (Moscato)

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 tablespoon dried oregano

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
2. Add chopped garlic to oil and saute for two minutes over medium heat.
3. Add chopped sausage, onions and stir until golden brown.
4. While the sausage, onion and garlic simmer, add a splash of sweet white wine.
5. Add tomato puree and let simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add basil and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and season with parsley flakes and oregano.
8. Let stand for 10 minutes and serve.