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Submitted by: Diane Cohen from Kennesaw, GA
Originally shared on the web 02/17/2011

6 Italian pork sausage links
1/4 c. water
1 T. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 15-oz. cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
28-oz. can chopped tomatoes, drained
1 t. dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Pierce sausages with a fork; place in a large non-stick skillet. Add water; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until water evaporates and sausages are browned. Transfer to a plate. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and thyme. Transfer half of bean mixture to a slow cooker; arrange sausages on top. Spread remaining bean mixture over sausages. Cover and cook on high setting for 2 hours. Stir in additional water, if needed. Remove sausages; slice thickly and return to slow cooker for 2 additional hours. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serves 4.