Ratatouille

1 C. sliced mushrooms 2 tsp. italian season

1 C. diced onions 1 C. parmesan

1/2 C. roasted red bell pepper, minced 1 C. low-fat cream cheese

1/2 C. sliced olives 1 C. non-fat sour cream

1 C. chopped whole artichoke 1 C. beef broth

2 C. sausage cooked and crumbled

1 C. canned diced tomato

2 tsp. chopped garlic

1 tsp. salt and pepper

1/4 C. olive oil

Cook onion and garlic in olive oil. Add sausage and cook until done. Put in a crock pot with pepper, olives, artichoke, tomato, beef broth, salt and pepper, and italian season. Simmer for 6-8 hours. Just before serving add: parmesan, cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir until melted and smooth. We love to eat this with toasted baguette bread.