Chicken And Sausage With Rigatoni - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 6 chicken breasts, boned
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 c. grated carrot
1 to 2 green peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tsp. minced garlic (I use more)
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Remove skin; cut each breast into 4 pieces.
In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Brown chicken; remove.
Add whole sausage; cook for at least 20 minutes.
Brown on all sides. Remove and cut sausage in 1-inch lengths.
Add more olive oil to skillet.
Add onion, carrot, garlic and green pepper.
Cook down until light golden brown.
Add remaining ingredients, then chicken pieces and sausage.
Cover; reduce heat to moderate-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
Uncover; cook for another 20 minutes to thicken sauce.
Serve over rigatoni, spaghetti or twisted egg noodles. Makes 6 to 7 servings.