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Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and Peppers

Make classic Italian Sausage and Peppers the easy way in your slow cooker! This simple dump-and-go recipe delivers tender sausage and veggies in a flavorful sauce

Ingredients

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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

  • 1.5 lbs Italian sausage (mild or spicy, links or bulk)
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Crusty rolls or pasta, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • (Optional: ~1/4 cup water or broth added to the bottom if your slow cooker runs very hot or mixture seems dry initially)

These quantities make enough for about 4-6 generous servings, perfect for sandwiches or over pasta.

Prep your vegetables before you begin layering

Instructions

Let’s walk through this incredibly simple slow cooker process:

1. Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker:

  • Place the Italian sausage (whole links or crumbled bulk) in the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
  • Add the sliced bell peppers, sliced onion, and minced garlic over and around the sausage.
  • Pour the can of undrained diced tomatoes over everything.
  • Sprinkle the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper evenly over the top.

2. Stir Gently:

  • Give the ingredients a gentle stir to roughly combine the seasonings and vegetables with the sausage and tomatoes.

3. Cook:

  • Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
  • Cook on the LOW heat setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 3-4 hours. The sausage should be fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C for pork) and the vegetables should be very tender.

4. Prepare for Serving:

  • Once cooked, you can serve the sausage links whole, or remove them and slice them before returning them to the slow cooker with the peppers and sauce. If using bulk sausage, it should already be incorporated.
  • Stir the mixture gently. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

5. Serve:

  • Serve the hot Italian Sausage and Peppers mixture generously spooned into crusty rolls or served over cooked pasta (like penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti).
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Comfort food couldn’t be easier

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