Italian Sausage and Vegetable Stew

Change in dinner plans...I am going to make this instead

Italian Sausage and Vegetable Stew
1 lb Italian sausage cut into 1 inch pieces (you can use any kind, garlic & cheese, mild, hot)
1 pkg frozen mixed vegetables (onions, green, red and yellow bell pepper)
1 can diced tomatoes undrained
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 jar sliced mushrooms drained (not putting this in)
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbs tomato paste

Heat large skillet over high heat until hot. Add sausage; cook about 5 minutes or until browned. Pour off any drippings.

Combine sausage, frozen vegetables, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms and garlic in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until zucchini is tender. Stir in tomato paste. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes until juices have thickened.

Makes 6 (1 cup) servings

Serving suggestions: serve with fresh hot garlic bread or focaccia