Description
This Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers dish is simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. Italian sausages, colorful peppers, and rich marinara sauce create a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Italian sausage links (2 packages, 19 ounces each)
- Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
- Bell peppers (6 total, a mix of colors, sliced into strips)
- Onions (2, sliced into strips)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Marinara sauce (1½ cups)
- Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sear Italian sausage links for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In the slow cooker, combine sliced bell peppers, onions, minced garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer seared sausages to the slow cooker on top of the vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir before serving and enjoy with toasted buns, rice, or polenta.
Notes
Use good-quality Italian sausage for best flavor.
For a lighter option, consider turkey sausage instead of pork.
Any leftover mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg