Pizza Fondue

• 4 ounces bulk sausage
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 30 ounces spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2/3 cup pepperoni or Canadian-style bacon, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
• 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
• Dippers such as focaccia or Italian bread, mozzarella or provolone cheese cubes or cooked tortellini and ravioli

In a large pot, brown sausage, onion and garlic. Drain grease.

Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, pepperoni or Canadian-style bacon, and basil. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours to develop the flavors. Add olives and red pepper and cook an additional 15 minutes.

Pour mixture into a fondue pot set to low and serve with dippers.

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