Slow-Cooked Tomato Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat crock pot to high heat.
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Cook italian sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
4. 4
   Add chicken broth, white wine, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper to saucepan and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Carefully transfer hot saucepan contents to preheated crock pot.
6. 6
   Cover and cook on high for four hours, stirring occasionally.
7. 7
   For a quicker method, reduce saucepan heat to low-medium and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
8. 8
   During last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in tomato paste until incorporated well (no clumps).
9. 9
   Cover and allow to cook for remaining time.
10. 10
    Serve over pasta of your choice.