Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers Recipe

4.32 from 16 votes

Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers is a family favorite. Serve with your favorite tossed green salad for an easy, healthy satisfying dinner.

Prep Time30

Cook Time6

Total Time6 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crock pot Italian sausage dinner, slow cooked sausage with peppers, slow cooker sausage peppers

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 large onion, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half moons
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1-1/2 pounds uncooked Italian-style turkey sausage, cut into 2-inch chunks (sweet, hot or a combination of both)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pound whole 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.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cup sausage and peppers + 1/2 cup pasta

WW Points: 6

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8 PointsPlus (Old plan)

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 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.

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