Description
A hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers recipe featuring Italian pork sausage simmered with colorful bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and rich spaghetti sauce. This slow-cooked dish is perfect for an easy, comforting meal that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste.
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 crock pot generously to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Add Vegetables: Slice the bell peppers, onion, and tomato, then place them evenly into the crock pot.
- Add Sausage: Cut the Italian pork sausage into 2-inch pieces and add them on top of the vegetables in the crock pot.
- Pour Sauce and Mix: Pour the 24 oz. spaghetti sauce over the sausage and vegetables, then gently stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and sausage to cook through.
Notes
- Using a variety of colored bell peppers adds visual appeal and a range of flavors.
- For a spicier dish, opt for spicy Italian sausage or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Adjust the cooking time if using a different crock pot or temperature setting.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
