1yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced ½-inch thick
1large onion, sliced into ¼-inch thick half moons
4garlic cloves, chopped
1tablespoondried oregano
1-½poundsuncooked Italian-style turkey sausage, cut into 2-inch chunks (sweet, hot or a combination of both)
2teaspoonsbalsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
½poundwhole wheat pasta, cooked (for serving)
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional (for serving)
Instructions
Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 5- or 6-quart.
Coat the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic and oregano. Stir well to combine.
Add the sausage and stir again.
Cover and cook on low until the vegetables are very tender, 6 to 8 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH.
Just before serving, stir in the balsamic vinegar and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Optional additions: 1 tablespoon sugar to balance acidity of tomatoes, 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste if the crushed tomatoes seem really runny. For a spicier sauce add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1 cup sausage and peppers and ½ cup pasta):Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.5*SmartPoints (Green plan)5*SmartPoints (Blue plan)3*SmartPoints (Purple plan)8*PointsPlus (Old plan)Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoints without pasta: *3 (blue)
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup sausage and peppers + ½ cup pasta)
Calories 299Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 7g28%
Protein 21g42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.