Italian Sausage Casserole

2	lbs Italian sausage, hot or mild
4	potatoes, cut in chunks
1	green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2	cloves minced garlic
1	small onion, diced
1 (28	ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1	teaspoon dried basil
	salt and pepper

1. Brown sausage in saute pan, then place in 9x13 baking dish.
2. Place potatoes, peppers, onion and garlic on top of sausage.
3. Pour crushed tomatoes over and sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until done.
5. Remove cover and bake 20 minutes more.