Sausage with Rice

By polloazul

Ingredients

• 1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 can (29 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce (just use your favourite)
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 small onion, halved and sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Hot cooked rice
• Chopped fresh basil (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Brown the sausage in a large nonstick skillet. Pour off drippings.

2. Place sausage, beans, spaghetti sauce, bell pepper, onion, salt, and pepper into crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours until done.

3. Serve with rice. Garnish with basil, if desired.