SAUSAGE AND VIDALIA ONIONS AND TOMATOES

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
11/2 Lbs. Italian-style Sausage Links
1 Medium Vidalia Onion cut in slices then halved
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1(28oz.) Can Chopped Tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil 
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
6 Cups Cooked Rice

Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add sausage. Brown on both sides – about 5 minutes per side. Remove the sausage to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch pieces. Return the sausage to the pan. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, chopped basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over basmati rice.