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 C. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. quick cooking tapioca
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
Hot cooked pasta
Shredded mozzarella cheese optional

Cooking Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until no longer pink. Drain. Transfer to crock pot. 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.
 
 
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