Italian Bean 'N Sausage Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Italian sausage (mild or hot)
2 medium onions, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 clove garlic
1 (28 oz.) can Italian tomatoes (undrained), cut into bite size pieces
2 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 c. picante sauce (medium or hot)
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 large green pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, Italian squash or regular squash, slices quartered (about 1 1/2 c.)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Cut sausage into 3/4-inch pieces; remove casing.
Cook in 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Add onions and garlic to skillet; cook until sausage is no longer pink, 3 minutes.
Pour off drippings.