Crockpot Italian Sausage and Peppers
This Crockpot Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe is a flavorful and easy slow cooker dish made with Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, marinara sauce, and simple seasonings. Perfect for a low-carb option or served in hoagie rolls for a hearty meal!
Servings 6 Servings
Equipment
- Large slow cooker
- Cutting board and knife (for slicing peppers and onions)
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula (for mixing)
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Italian sausage links about 8-10 sausages
- 1 green pepper thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow pepper thinly sliced
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the green, red, and yellow peppers, onion, and mince the garlic on a cutting board.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Add the Italian sausage links, sliced peppers, onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes (if using), and marinara sauce into a large slow cooker. Mix everything until well combined using a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on High heat for 3-4 hours or Low heat for 6-8 hours.
- Slice Sausages: Once cooked, carefully remove the sausages and cut them into thick slices. Return the sliced sausages to the slow cooker and stir to mix them with the sauce and peppers.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with roughly chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy with your favorite sides or hoagie rolls for a delicious meal!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving