Pizza in a Pot 1 pound 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 drained 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small green bell 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 granulated sugar Hot cooked pasta Shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 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.
