Italian Sausages with Balsamic Stewed Tomatoes (ATK)

• portions: 4

Ingrédients

1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage

1 large onion, halved and sliced

¼ cup white wine

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper

1½ pounds plum tomatoes, cored and chopped

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1. Combine sausages, onion, wine, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in 12-inch nonstick skillet and bring to simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until sausages are gray and onion is tender, about 8 minutes.

2. Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Continue to cook until sausages are browned and register 160 degrees, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer sausages to platter.

3. Add tomatoes, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar to skillet. Cook until tomatoes begin to break down and sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour tomato mixture over sausages. Serve.

Notes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Steaming the sausages before browning them ensures that they will be fully cooked through.

TEST KITCHEN NOTE: Serve with crusty bread or polenta.