Crock Pot Italian Pizza Sauce over Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Crock Pot Italian Pizza Sauce over Pasta recipe for dinner
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can chili beans
1 can sliced ripe olives , drained
1 medium chopped onion
1 small chopped green bell pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
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 , your choice
shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
542
Sugar
8g
Fat
26g
This Crock Pot Italian Pizza Sauce over Pasta recipe is a delicious and simple weeknight dinner. The combination of Italian sausage, chili beans, and tomato sauce is a unique twist on traditional pasta dishes. The sauce can also be used as a pizza topping or as a dip for breadsticks.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2.In a slow cooker, combine the cooked sausage, crushed tomatoes, chili beans, sliced olives, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, quick-cooking tapioca, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine.
3.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the sauce is heated through and the flavors have melded together.
4.Serve the sauce over hot cooked pasta, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

PROS

This recipe is easy to prepare in a slow cooker and makes a large batch of flavorful sauce.

The combination of Italian sausage and chili beans creates a hearty and filling meal.

This sauce can be used in a variety of dishes, not just over pasta.

CONS

This recipe calls for a can of chili beans, which may not be to everyone’s taste.

The sodium content of this dish may be high due to the added canned ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains protein from the Italian sausage and fiber from the chili beans and tomatoes.
The garlic, onion, and basil in the sauce provide additional health benefits by supporting immune function and reducing inflammation.

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