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Crock Pot Pizza

It takes only a few minutes to brown the meat before assembling this crock pot dinner recipe.  Everybody loves pizza and kids especially enjoy this easy slow cooker recipe.  

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) chili beans
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained (optional)

Hot cooked pasta

Shredded mozzarella cheese, optional but recommended

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until no longer pink; drain.  Transfer to a slow cooker.  Add the next 7 ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until slightly thickened. Stir before serving over pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if desired. 

 Serves 6 - 8