Description
A comforting dish featuring Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 2 yellow bell peppers, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Slice the bell peppers and onion; mince the garlic.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Start with the sliced onion, followed by bell peppers and sausages on top.
- Season liberally: Add herbs, spices, garlic, and pour tomato sauce over everything. Mix gently.
- Set it and Forget it: Cover the slow cooker; cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Final Touch: Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, sear the sausages before adding them to the slow cooker. Fresh herbs can be added in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: slow cooker, sausage and peppers, Italian cuisine, comfort food, family meals