Sausage Ratatouille

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet Italian sausage links
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 medium green peppers, julienned
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 shallots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
• 5 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Hot cooked rice