Description
This slow cooker sausage and peppers recipe delivers bold Italian flavors with minimal effort. Juicy sausages, colorful peppers, onions, and marinara cook together for a hearty, comforting meal perfect for hoagies, pasta night, or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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900 g Italian sausage links (8–10 sausages)
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1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
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1 g Italian seasoning (1 tsp)
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0.5 g red chili flakes, optional (¼ tsp)
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480 ml marinara sauce (2 cups)
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15 g fresh parsley, chopped (1 tbsp)
Instructions
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Add sausages, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
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Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes (if using).
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Pour in marinara sauce and stir gently.
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Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–8 hours, until sausages are cooked through.
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Slice sausages and return them to the pot. Stir to coat with sauce and peppers.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Browning sausages before slow cooking adds extra flavor.
Add red wine or more marinara for a saucier dish.
Use sweet or spicy sausage based on preference.
Serve over pasta, in hoagie rolls, or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American