1 pkg. (19.76 oz.) italian sausage links |
1 cup chopped onion |
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces |
1 each large sweet red, yellow and green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces |
1 tbsp. minced garlic |
3 tbsp. olive oil |
3 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) italian recipe stewed tomatoes |
1 can (16 oz.) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained |
1 can (15 oz.) butter beans, rinsed and drained |
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste |
3/4 cup sliced black olives |
1/4 cup cream sherry, optional |
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil |
1 1/2 tsp. baking cocoa |
1/2 to 1 tsp. pepper |