Ingredients

1tbspolive oil

1½lbsmild Italian sausages

3clovesgarlic

1½lbsboiling potatoes,(about 5)

½tspdried thyme

cupdry white wine

1¼cupschicken broth,canned, low sodium or homemade stock

1cuptomatoes in thick puree,canned, crushed

1½cupsartichoke hearts,(one 14 oz can), drained and rinsed, halved, canned

6tbspfresh parsley,chopped

½tspsalt

½tspfresh ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large stainless-steel pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the sausages and brown well for about 10 minutes. Remove.

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Reduce the heat to moderate.

Add the garlic, potatoes, and thyme.

Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are lightly browned.

Add the wine and boil for 2 to 3 minutes until reduced to approximately 3 tablespoons.

Stir in the broth, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, 4 tablespoons of the parsley, the salt, and the sausages.

Bring to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and the pepper.