Irresistible Crockpot Sausage and Peppers for Easy Dinners
A comforting crockpot dish with Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, perfect for easy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 – 3 pounds Italian Sausage Links
- 3 pieces Bell Peppers (Assorted colors)
- 1 piece Onion (Sliced, opt for red or yellow onions)
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by slicing the bell peppers into strips and chopping the onion.
- Layer in the crockpot with sliced bell peppers and onions at the bottom.
- Add the Italian sausage links on top of the vegetables.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the top, ensuring the sausages are coated.
- Set the temperature on the crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for about 3-4 hours.
- Serve hot over pasta, in a sub, or with fresh bread.
Notes
Customize vegetables and use turkey sausage for a lighter dish. For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last hour of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg