Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli {Crock Pot Copycat}

Name: Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli {Crock Pot Copycat}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb sausage; 29 oz Italian style diced tomatoes ((2-14 1/2oz cans)); 30 oz cannellini beans ((2-15oz cans) drained and rinsed); 2 cloves of garlic (diced); 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped); 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 64 oz chicken or vegetable broth ((2-32 oz containers)); 16 oz pkg of ditalini pasta (cooked); Garnish: thinly slice mozzarella cheese