Easy Vegetable Cassoulet

Name: Easy Vegetable Cassoulet
Ingredients: 10 Morningstar Farms® Veggie Sausage Links (1 package); ¾ c. chopped onion; 2 clove garlic; 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 2 c. baby carrots; 1 small green or red bell pepper; 2 can Great Northern beans; 1 can Italian-style stewed tomatoes; ½ c. vegetable broth; ¼ c. chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves; .13 tsp. ground red pepper; ¼ c. shaved or finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)