Italian Sausage Vegetable Skillet

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2
   Make sure you dont skip fennel seeds as they add a lot to the flavor of the dish.
3. 3
   Add sausages and cook until browned on all sides. You can add 1/4 cup (60ml) of water so they dont blacken and stick to the pan. When the sausages are almost cooked, transfer to a cutting board (you do not need to cook it through at this point).
4. 4
   You can use fresh dill instead of scallion for a stronger anise flavor.
5. 5
   In the same skillet (remove water but keep the brown bits), add 1 tablespoon oil and saut onions with crushed fennel seeds, crushed chili pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
6. 6
   Add the garlic, ground tomato and saut for 1 or 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add bell pepper and diced tomatoes and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in broth and cook for another minute or so. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Slice sausage into 1/4 or 1/2-inch pieces and add back to the skillet with other ingredients. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until sausage is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
8. 8
   Adjust seasoning, garnish with basil, chopped scallion, and parmesan.
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   Serve immediately on hoagie buns, tacos, or over rice, pasta or bulgur. Enjoy!