This classic comfort food recipe is easy in the slow cooker. Loads of colorful bell peppers, sliced onions, Italian sausage simmer slowly in a fragrant tomato sauce. Great for sandwiches or over rice.
1 16-ounce packagemild Italian sausagesuncooked in casings (not loose) 5-6 links
1mediumyellow onionsliced
1mediumgreen bell pepperseeds removed and sliced
½mediumred bell pepperseeds removed and sliced
½mediumyellow bell pepperseeds removed and sliced
½teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional
1cupshredded mozzarella
2tablespoonsfresh parsleychopped
French bread rolls or cooked ricefor serving
Instructions
Add the crushed tomatoes and spices (onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper) to the slow cooker.
Place Italian sausage links on top of the sauce. Top with a layer of the onions and sliced peppers.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or HIGH for 2-3 hours. Garnish with the fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately in French bread rolls topped with shredded mozzarella or over cooked rice. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition information does not include French rolls or rice.Cooked in a 6 quart Crockpot.Toasting sandwichesTo toast your sandwiches, prepare the French bread rolls with the sausages, top with cheese and line on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the bread and cheese become slightly golden. Serve immediately.