Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Italian sausage cooked slowly with vibrant bell peppers and onions. This recipe is a family favorite that’s easy to prepare, making it ideal for any weeknight dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages Italian sausage links (19-ounce each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced into strips)
- 2 onions (sliced into strips)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear Italian sausage links until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a slow cooker, combine sliced bell peppers, onions, garlic, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Arrange seared sausages on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir the mixture gently and serve warm.
Notes
Searing the sausages enhances flavor; do not skip this step.
You can modify the recipe with different types of sausage such as turkey or chicken.
If the sauce becomes too watery, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg