Description
A hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers recipe that combines Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, onions, and tomato simmered slowly in rich spaghetti sauce for a comforting and easy meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 2 lbs. Italian pork sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
Vegetables
- 4 bell peppers, any colors, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
Sauce
- 24 oz. spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Grease the inside of the Crock Pot lightly to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Add the Vegetables: Slice the bell peppers, onion, and tomato into even pieces and add them to the Crock Pot as the base layer.
- Add the Sausage: Cut the Italian pork sausage into 2-inch pieces; add them on top of the vegetables in the Crock Pot.
- Pour Spaghetti Sauce: Pour the entire 24 oz. of spaghetti sauce over the sausage and vegetables, then gently stir the mixture to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover with the Crock Pot lid and cook on low for 8 hours, allowing all flavors to meld and sausage to fully cook through.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use spicy Italian sausage or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Vegetables can be adjusted according to preference or availability.
- For quicker cooking, use the high setting and cook for 4 hours, but low and slow is recommended for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
