Slow Cooker Peppers and Sausage
A hearty and flavorful meal that cooks itself, combining bell peppers, onions, garlic, and Italian sausage in a rich marinara sauce.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 6 large Bell Peppers Sliced into thick strips (about 8 cups sliced)
- 1 large Sweet Onion Sliced into thick strips (about 2 cups sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Italian Sausage About 10 medium-sized sausages
- 22 ounces Jarred Marinara Sauce
Garnish
- to taste Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables - Wash and slice the bell peppers and onion into thick strips. Mince the garlic.
- Step 2: Season the Veggies - In your slow cooker, add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sprinkle in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and cracked black pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- Step 3: Add the Sausage - Lay the Italian sausage on top of the vegetables without cutting them.
- Step 4: Pour in the Marinara Sauce - Pour the marinara sauce over the sausage and vegetables, ensuring everything is covered.
- Step 5: Slow Cook - Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6 to 8 hours or high heat for 3 to 4 hours.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy - Remove the sausage links, slice them, stir everything together, and serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes. Substitute turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option. Prepare vegetables the night before for quicker prep.