Sometimes you just need something that you can throw together for dinner but it has to taste great too.  Sausage and Peppers is a classic Italian dish that is simple but full of great flavors.

Sausage and Peppers – serves 4

1 1/2 lbs.  Andouille or kielbasa sausage, chunked (try to find low-salt, low-fat to help make this dish even more healthy)

4  bell peppers, assorted colors

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 medium onions, sliced into rings

1 t thyme

6 green onions, chopped, optional

4 oz. mushrooms, optional

Salt and Pepper to taste

In a large skillet, heat 1 T olive oil and brown the sausage, remove to a platter.

Add the onions and sauté until starting to look opaque then add the garlic, thyme, and peppers.  Sauté until just starting to cook, about 5 minutes.  Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes then add the sausage back to the skillet and mix well.  Top with the chopped green onions.  Serve alone, with fresh cooked pasta, or on a bed of mixed greens.