Pierogies in Pepper Shallot Sauce (Crock Pot)

This is a wonderful tasting sauce, that enhances the less intense flavor of the pierogies...a great low fat meal, with no fuss.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1  shallot, thinly sliced
• 1  cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning
•  black pepper
• 1  lb  potato-filled pierogi, fresh or frozen (if frozen, thaw before adding them to sauce)

Directions

1. In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, combine the crushed tomatoes, shallots, peppers, oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning and black pepper.
2. Cover, and cook on LOW for 5-9 hours, OR on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
3. Add in the pierogies; cover, and cook for 1 hour.