SAUSAGE STEW

1 pkg (12-oz) Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8-oz fresh mushrooms, thickly sliced
2 cans (14 1/2-oz each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp salt

In a large, deep nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat 3 minutes.  Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms; cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the tomatoes with their liquid, basil, crushed red pepper, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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