Italian sausages make a great meal and with potatoes, onion, garlic, fresh tomato, some rosemary and spices they are transformed into something really special.

Italian Sausages with Onion, Potato and Tomato

Ingredients:

• 6 Italian sausages or your favourite sausages
• 2 tomatoes, chopped finely
• 2 large Desiree potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
• 1 onion, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 large sprig of fresh rosemary, stalk removed and leaves finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 100mls dry white wine
• 2 Tblsp olive oil
• 1 small knob of butter
• a good sprinkle of chicken seasoning

Method:

1. Cut the sausages into pieces
2. Cut the onion in half lengthwise and and then slice
3. Heat oil and butter over a medium high heat in a large frypan that has a lid
4. Brown the sausage pieces till well coloured
5. Lower the heat to medium low and add the sliced onions to the sausages stirring them through well
6. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the onion is well caramelised
7. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute
8. Add the diced tomato and chopped rosemary and cook for 6 minutes
9. Season well with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the chicken seasoning
10. Increase the heat to high and add the wine and cook until the wine is evaporated
11. Add the potato chunks
12. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and then cover and cook till the potatoes are tender
13. Check from time to time and add a little more hot water if needed to prevent the sausages and potatoes from catching
14. When nearly done remove the lid and let the juices evaporate
15. Serve with a garden salad and some crusty sourdough bread

Growing your ingredients:

Growing Onions

Growing Garlic

Growing Tomatoes