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Sausage -- Remove the sausage from the casing.
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In a large sauce pan, add the olive oil and bring to medium high heat.
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Add in the sausage and cook on medium to medium high until golden brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Once it is brown, remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
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Just let it rest while you saute the vegetables.
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Vegetables -- In the drippings from the sausage, add in the peppers, onion, mushrooms, and garlic.
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Just cook 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are well coated and they begin to slightly soften.
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Crockpot -- Transfer the entire pan of vegetables including the drippings into the crockpot.
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Add in the sausage, tomatoes, brown sugar, basil, oregano, chili powder, cayenne, and you are done.
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Cook -- Low for 4-5 house, Medium High for 2-3 hours.
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It is basically all cooked, you are just getting all the flavors combined.
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Finishing -- Once done, turn off the heat and slowly add in the cream and fresh parsley.
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Check for any salt and pepper and season accordingly.
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It is a thick sauce, but if you like it a bit thinner you can add in just a little water or broth.
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Serve -- Just enjoy with your favorite pasta and of course fresh grated cheese.
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NOTE: This can be made on the stove as I did the first time.
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Just start everything in a large pot, and after the vegetables sauteed, add the sausage back in and all the other ingredients (except the cream and parsley which go in at the end).
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I cooked mine the first time for about 2 hours on medium low heat.
