lentils and sausage

Crockpot Lentils and Sausage(Missie)
8 oz dry lentils
1 16-oz can diced tomatoes
1 16-oz can tomato sauce
1 14-oz can beef broth
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces

(the original recipe calls for the whole pound, but I just cut the 1/2 lb. into really small pieces so that you get a taste of the sausage in every bite, but without having to consume so much meat! Also, I usually get the light sausage.)1 tsp rosemary1 tsp dried basilRinse lentils; do not soak. In slow cooker, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 to 7 hours. Stir well before serving. Top each bowlful with grated parmesan and serve with warm, crusty bread. Makes 6 really big servings.