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Crockpot Sausage and Peppers

Mike loves Italian Sausage, so this is what we are having for dinner tonight.  Let me know if you like this.

2 lbs. sweet Italian sausage (You can leave sausage whole or cut into bite size pieces)
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into 2" pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2" pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 2" pieces
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 oz. can tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
    1 Tbsp. dried parsley leaves
    1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
    1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
    1 T brown sugar
    1/8 tsp.  pepper

    Preparation:
         Cook sausage in heavy skillet over medium heat until browned, turning occasionally. Layer half of  the onions on bottom of 3-4 quart crockpot, then add half of the peppers. Add all of the browned Italian sausage, then the rest of the onions and peppers. Add bay leaves and garlic.
Combine diced undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine/chicken broth and all seasonings in small bowl and mix well to blend. Pour over mixture in crockpot. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Serve on a bed of white rice or pasta.

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