Description
Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers is a classic Italian-American dish that combines savory pork sausages with colorful bell peppers and onions, all simmered in a flavorful marinara sauce. This easy, comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 6 medium Pork sausage links
- 3 large Bell peppers (cut into strips)
- 1 large Onion (sliced into half moons, the same width as the pepper strips)
- 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Brown the sausages: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, add the sausage links. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, just until browned on the outside. They will not be cooked inside at this stage.
- Prepare the vegetable base: Meanwhile, combine the bell peppers, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Toss to coat evenly. Pour marinara sauce over the vegetables, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Arrange sausages: When the sausage links are browned, place them into the slow cooker on top of the vegetables. This arrangement allows the sausages to cook while absorbing the flavors from the vegetables and sauce below.
- Slow cook: Cook for 4-5 hours on Low or 2-3 hours on High, until the sausages are cooked through. The slow cooking process will tenderize the sausages and allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the pork sausages with plant-based sausages.
- To add more depth of flavor, try using a mix of sweet and hot Italian sausages.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or on hoagie rolls for a hearty sandwich.
- For a low-carb option, serve with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
