SPICY SAUSAGE PIZZA DIP

SPICY SAUSAGE PIZZA DIP



1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (7-1/2-oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
½ (6-oz.) can tomato paste (1/3-cup)
2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1-/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
¼ cup chopped black olives
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese


In a large skillet cook Italian sausage, Onion, and garlic till meat is brown and onion is tender; drain well.

In a 3-1/2 to 4-quart crockpot combine sausage mixture, tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar and red pepper. Stir all ingredients together. Cover; cook on LOW heat setting for 6-8 hours.

Stir in olives; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 3-1/2 cups dip.