Italian Bean And Sausage Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Italian sausage (hot or mild)
2 medium onions, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 clove garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder
1 (28 oz.) can Italian plum tomatoes
16 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 c. picante sauce
1/2 tsp. basil leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. oregano, crushed
1 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water
1 large green pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini (1 1/2 c.), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cut sausage into 3/4-inch pieces; remove casing.
Cook in large saucepan over medium-low heat until lightly browned.
Add onions and garlic; cook until sausage is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
Pour off fat.
Add tomatoes, beans, sauce, basil and oregano.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add green pepper, zucchini and cornstarch mixture; continue cooking 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with cheese.
Serves 6.