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SAUSAGE WITH VEGETABLE NOODLES
Serves 4

1 lb. Italian sausage links
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-14 oz. diced tomatoes with juice
1-28 oz. can crushed tomatoes with juice
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
3 medium zucchini, spiralized with the spaghetti blade
2 medium carrots, spiralized wIth the spaghetti blade
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

1. Cook sausage in a large saute pan about 10-12 minutes until done, searing on all sides. Set sausage aside and cover to keep warm.

2. Melt olive oil and butter in same pan. Add onions, garlic and bell pepper and saute over low heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add diced and crushed tomatoes and seasonings to pan. Bring to a simmer.

3. Meanwhile, spiralize the zucchini and carrots. Add to pan and stir to combine with sauce. Heat through on low heat about 10 minutes. Slice sausage and add to pan with grated Parmesan. Stir while cheese is melting. Top with chopped fresh basil.