Italian Chili

1 large onion, halved and chopped

1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 c. olive oil

1 1/2 pounds Italian Sausage, remove from casing

56-ounce canned Italian whole tomatoes, drained

30 oz. kidney beans, I use white beans

15 oz. tomato sauce

2 c. red wine

2 T. fresh oregano or 2 t. dried oregano

2 T. chopped fresh basil or 2 t. dried basil

3/4 t. salt

3/4 t. fresh ground pepper

1 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Sauté onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil.
2. Transfer to a large pot.
3. In the same skillet sauté sausage 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Remove from the skillet and add to the pot.
5. Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, wine, oregano, basil, salt & pepper.
6. Simmer uncovered 1-2 hours or until thickened.
7. Just before serving stir in the Parmesan cheese.