RAVIOLI WITH SAUSAGE & PEPPERS

Ravioli with Sausage & Peppers image

Provided by Cathy Bory

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c oil (i use vegetable oil for this recipe so that the "olive" taste doesn't interfere with the sweetness of the sauce)
1 large sweet onion - i like vidalia's
2 large red peppers (i use all red-for the sweetness, of course)
1 lb sweet italian sausage,in casing-cut in 1" pieces.
1 lb small cheese ravioli
2 can(s) 14.5 ounces stewed tomatoes (original flavor)
1/2 tsp dried basil
salt & pepper to taste
grated locatelli cheese (or your favorite grated romano or parmesan cheese)

Steps:

1. Cook ravioli according to directions on package, until al dente (slightly firm on the edges.) When draining ravioli, save a cup of the pasta water to add to sauce later, if needed. Return ravioli to pot.
2. Remove seeds from peppers and cut into 1" squares (or bite-size pieces). Peel onion and slice into "strips".
3. Saute sausage in oil until it is no longer pink. Add peppers and onions to the skillet and saute until sausage is browned and peppers and onions are tender.
4. Put stewed tomatoes in blender until "sauce" consistency. Add to skillet with the sausage and peppers and simmer until the tomato sauce is cooked (about 15 minutes.) (I don't usually need it, but you may add a little pasta water into the sauce if you like it thinner.)
5. Pour sauce & peppers over ravioli and gently mix. Simmer for a few minutes until the ravioli is tender (do not overcook!). Sprinkle with basil, salt, pepper & grated cheese if desired.
6. Serve with some crusty bread ~ enjoy!