Vintage Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers
Vintage Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers is a heartwarming dish that combines savory Italian sausage with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. This easy-to-make meal fills your home with a tantalizing aroma, inviting family and friends to gather around the table. Perfect for cozy weeknights or lively gatherings, this versatile recipe can be served over pasta, rice, or nestled in crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice bell peppers and onion into strips and mince garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage links for about 5 minutes until seared on all sides.
- Transfer browned sausages to a slow cooker. Layer sliced peppers, onions, minced garlic, and diced tomatoes on top.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over everything. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until sausages are tender.
- Slice sausages into bite-sized pieces before serving over pasta or in bread rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For lighter options, swap sausage with chicken or turkey. - Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano for an elevated flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.