Aunt Rita's Italian Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
• 1 pound Italian pork sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes and beef broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the sausage, potatoes, and carrots and reduce the heat to low.
6. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a great way to use up leftover sausage.
• This stew freezes well, so you can make a double batch and freeze some for later.
• This stew can also be made in a slow cooker. Follow steps 1-3, then add all ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.