Slow Cooker Sausages with Peppers and Onions that Delight!
A delicious and easy recipe for slow cooked sausages with colorful peppers and onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6-8 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Italian sausages (choose mild or spicy)
- 2 bell peppers (one red and one yellow), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange the Italian sausages at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onions on top of the sausages.
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, diced tomatoes with juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if desired), salt, and pepper. Pour over the sausages and vegetables.
- Cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until sausages are fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
- After cooking, gently stir the contents. Serve warm, topped with fresh basil or parsley, if you wish.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use spicy Italian sausages.
- Can substitute vegetables based on preference.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg