Contadina® Italian Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pound mild or sweet Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans CONTADINA(R) Diced Tomatoes with Roasted Garlic, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can CONTADINA(R) Tomato Sauce
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Cooked pasta (optional)
Optional Toppings:
Shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
Sour cream
Sliced green onion

Preparation

Brown sausage in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add onion, oregano and chili flakes. Cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans. Bring to a simmer; cover and simmer on low heat 10 minutes. Serve over pasta with choice of toppings, if desired.