1 Heat The Olive Oil On Medium-High Heat In A Large (8-Quart), Thick-Bottomed Pot. Add The Sausage, Breaking It Up Into Pieces As You Put It Into The Pot In A Single Layer. When The Sausage Has Nicely Browned, Remove It With A Slotted Spoon And Set Aside. 2 Add The Minced Onion (Save The Sliced Onion For Later) And Saut