Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1-2 tbsp oil
- 2 lbs sausages, (left whole, sliced or crumbled)
- 1 large onion, (peeled and chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic, (peeled and crushed (or minced))
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes, (left whole)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 bay leaves, (fresh or dried)
- 2 (16 oz) cans of white cannellini beans, ( undrained (see note))
- salt and pepper, (to taste)
Instruction
- Heat a little olive oil in a large shallow pan on medium-high heat. Brown the sausages (left whole, sliced or crumbled). If using the sausages whole, just fry until skin turns brown. Remove the sausages and place them in the crockpot.
- In the same pan, add the chopped onions and garlic and saute for about 2-3 minutes or until the onions have softened a little and have absorbed all the flavoring / remaining oil in the pan. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, bay leaves and white beans) and stir. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or 4-5 hours on low. It will produce its own sauce as it cooks. Season to taste with extra salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with rice or your favorite crusty bread.