My Italian Sausage Festival

1 lb italian sausage, split and cut into 2" segments (or 1 sausage ground for flavor + chicken tenders or cubed chicken breast)

1 med onion, roughly chopped

2 med peppers, roughly chopped

2 tomatoes, quartered

1/2 lb mushrooms (halve the stems and large caps)

1 T olive oil

1 t minced garlic

1/2 t black pepper

1/2 t salt

1 T sugar

1 T sweet basil (start with 1/2 T if using dried and taste it)

1/2 T oregano (dried)

2 T red wine

1/2 to 1 c tomato sauce (to taste)

Saute split sausages slowly in oil. Add onion, peppers, mushrooms, spices. When almost done, add tomatoes and saute until tender. Add 1/2 c tomato sauce and cook 2 mins more to thicken sauce. Add more tomato sauce if desired. Add red wine and simmer 2 more mins. Taste for balance/adjust seasonings. Serve over pasta.