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.