Title: Savory sausage stew
 Categories: Sausages, Casseroles, Vegetables
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
      1 lb Italian sausage links,
           -casings removed
      2 tb Olive or vegetable oil
      1 md Onion, sliced
      2    Garlic cloves, minced
      2    Fresh Idaho potatoes, cut
           -into 1-inch pieces
      1    Green or red pepper, cut
           -into strips 1 teaspoon
           -dried basil leaves
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/8 ts Pepper
      1 md Tomato, cut into chunks
    1/4 c  Chopped fresh parsley
 
  In 3-quart microwave-safe casserole combine sausage, oil, onion and
  garlic. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; cook on High 7 to 9 minutes
  or until sausage is cooked, stirring twice to break up meat. Stir in
  potatoes, green pepper, basil, salt and pepper. Re-cover; cook on
  High 14 to 16 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in tomatoes
  and parsley. Re-cover; let stand 5 minutes .
  
  Makes 4 servings.