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Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and Peppers

Make easy Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and Peppers! This simple dump-and-go recipe delivers tender sausage and peppers 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
  • (Implied: ~1/4 cup water or broth might be added if mixture looks very dry, but usually tomatoes provide enough liquid)

These quantities make a generous amount, perfect for sandwiches or serving over pasta for 4-6 people.

Prep your veggies before starting.

Instructions

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

1. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker:

  • Place the Italian sausage (whole links or crumbled bulk sausage) in the bottom of your 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 the sausage and vegetables.
  • Sprinkle the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper evenly over the top.

2. Stir (Optional but Recommended):

  • Gently stir the ingredients together to ensure the seasonings are distributed and the vegetables and sausage are reasonably mixed.

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 cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C for pork sausage) and the vegetables should be very tender.

4. Prepare for Serving:

  • Once cooking is complete, you can either serve the sausage links whole or slice them. If using bulk sausage, it should already be crumbled.
  • Taste the sauce/juices and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

5. Serve:

  • Serve the hot Italian Sausage and Peppers spooned onto crusty rolls (like hoagie rolls) or served over cooked pasta (like penne or rigatoni).
  • Garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley.

Dinner made with virtually zero effort during the cooking time

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/slow-cooker-italian-sausage-and-peppers/