Sweet Italian Sausage and Vidalia Onion

Ingredients

• 5 links sweet Italian sausage
• 1 large vidalia onion (or other sweet)

• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 medium summer squash
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil on medium high heat in a large fryig pan.

2. 2

   Remove sausage from casing and cut into 1/2 inch slices.

3. 3

   Peel onion and slice in 1/4 inch slices.

4. 4

   After heating oil in large fryinng pan, add italian sausage.

5. 5

   Once the italian sausage is browned, add the onions and garlic.

6. 6

   Cook until onions are transluccent.

7. 7

   Add tomatoes, undrained.

8. 8

   Add all spices and mix thoroughly - taking care not to break up sausage.

9. 9

   Bring to a boil and turn down to medium low.

10. 10

    Cover tightly.

11. 11

    Wash squash

12. 12

    Slice squash into 1/4 inch slices.

13. 13

    Remove cover.

14. 14

    Add squash into sauce and stir lightly.

15. 15

    Replace cover.

16. 16

    Turn down burner to low.

17. 17

    Simmer for approximately 30 minutes.

18. 18

    Serve over jasmine rice or pasta.