Italian Chili

I came up with this, trying to duplicate a dish I had at Johnny Carino's. It freezes well.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs Italian sausage (I used 1 lb. hot and 1 lb. sweet)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, drained
• 4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can water
•  onion
•  bell pepper
•  minced garlic
•  black pepper
•  italian seasoning

Directions

1. Brown sausage in large Dutch oven. Cook until no longer pink.
2. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until vegetables are soft.
3. Add minced garlic, beans, tomatoes, water and seasonings.
4. Simmer for approximately 1 hour on medium-low heat.
5. Ladle into bowls; top with shredded mozzarella cheese and serve immediately.
6. NOTE: As written, this makes a huge amount. I had a lot to put in the freezer.