Sausage and Peppers with Parmesan Grits

Not sure where this recipe came from but it is some mighty hearty comfort food!

19 oz. pkg. sweet Italian sausage
3 yellow, red, or green peppers (or one of each)cut into strips
1 lg. onion, halved and sliced thin
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
½ tsp. pepper
½ tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
Parmesan Cheese Grits and extra cheese

Remove sausage from casings. Crumble into a pan and cook all over at med-high heat until no longer pink, along with the vegetables and seasonings until veggies are tender. Serve over parmesan cheese grits. Garnish with extra cheese. Serves 4.

Parmesan Cheese Grits
1 c. grits
4 c. water
¾ tsp. salt
1 tbs. butter
5 oz. parmesan cheese, shredded
Cook grits according to package directions using 4 c. water. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Serves 4.