Pizza in a Pot

• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and dreained
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon sugar
• hot cooked pasta
• shredded mozzarella cheese

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no linger pink; drain.
2. Transfer to crock pot.
3. Add tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, olives, onion, green pepper, garlic, parmesan cheese, tapioca, basil bay leaf, salt and sugar; mix well.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until slightly thickened.
5. Discard bay leaf.
6. Stir before serving over pasta.
7. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

italian sausage, tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, olives, onion, green pepper, garlic, parmesan cheese, tapioca, basil, bay leaf, salt, sugar, pasta, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pizza-in-a-pot-39672 (may not work)