1/3 pound sweet Italian sausage - (to 1/2 lb)
1 can stewed tomatoes - (15 oz) -- chopped
4 cans sliced mushrooms - (8 oz ea) -- do not drain
1/4 teaspoon onion and/or garlic powders - (to 1/2 tspn)
1/2 teaspoon basil and/or oregano
3 cans Italian-style green beans - (16 oz ea) -- 2 of them drained
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Brown sausage and drain. Add all ingredients except green beans. Mix thoroughly and simmer for 15 minutes. Add green beans and mix. Cook, covered, in a slow cooker on LOW up to 3 hours or bake at 250 degrees in a covered casserole for 30 minutes to 2 hours.