Pizza In A Pot

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 can crushed tomatoes - (28 oz)
• 1 can chili beans - (15 1/2 oz)
• 1 can black beans - (15 oz) rinsed and drained
• 1 can sliced ripe olives - (2 1/4 oz) drained
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 small green pepper chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Hot cooked pasta
• Shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to Slow cooker. Add the next 13 ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or until slightly thickened.

Discard bay leaf. Stir before serving over pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if desired.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.