Italian Sausage & Peppers: Balsamic Glazed Delight!

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage (sweet, hot, or a mix), casings removed
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 bell peppers (any colour), thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce/800g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)