Servings: 2

2 Italian sausage (spicy or mild)  links (4 ounces each) 2 Italian sausage (spicy or mild)  links (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup water ¼ cup water
1 small green pepper, cut into strips 1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup spaghetti sauce 1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon dried basil
2 brat buns, split and toasted 2 brat buns, split and toasted
2 tablespoons shredded Italian cheese blend 2 tablespoons shredded Italian cheese blend

Place sausages and water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove sausages and keep warm.
In the same skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender. Return sausages to pan. Stir in spaghetti sauce and basil; heat through. Serve sausages on buns with sauce and cheese.