Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
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4 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled, cut in wedges (save juice) or 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
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1 1/2 cups tomato juice
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1 1/2 lbs zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
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parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish) or romano cheese (for garnish)
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2 green peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
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1 1/4 lbs mild Italian sausage, casings removed
Instructions
- Brown sausage in large, deep saucepan.
- Add sliced celery and cook for 15 minute.
- Drain off fat. Add tomatoes, tomato juice, zucchini and seasonings.
- Simmer, covered for 20 minute.
- Add green peppers, summer an additional 15 minute.
- Garnish with cheese. Serve with French bread.
- Note: For more liquid, add tomato juice (And I would use garlic cloves instead of garlic salt, if you like garlic).