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Slow Cooker Peppers and Sausage

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender sausages cooked with colorful bell peppers and aromatic herbs in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 6 large bell peppers (about 8 cups sliced, sliced into thick strips)
  • 1 large sweet onion (about 2 cups sliced, sliced into thick strips)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ΒΌ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 pounds Italian sausage (about 10 medium-sized sausages)
  • 22 ounces jarred marinara sauce

Garnish

  • to taste fresh parsley (chopped, optional, for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Combine peppers, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
  • Sear sausages in a skillet until browned on all sides.
  • Place sausages over vegetables in the slow cooker and pour marinara sauce on top.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours until sausages are cooked and vegetables are tender.
  • Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the dish sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: sausage