2 lb. sweet italian sausage
1/3c. olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
2 bell peppers, seeded and cut in chunks
3 ribs celery, cut in chunks
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small eggplant, peeled and cut in chunks
4-5 zucchini, sliced
1 (20 ounce) can tomatoes
sugar, salt, pepper and basil to taste
grated Parmesan cheese
chopped parsley

Remove casings from sausage, break into chunks. In large pan, saute sausage chunks in olive oil. Remove and drain, reserving oil. Saute onions, peppers and celery in the oil until onion is translucent. Add garlic, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes; cook until done but still crisp. Add sausage and seasonings; simmer for a few minutes. Serve in individual bowls with Parmesan and parsley sprinkled on top.