Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italian cuisine with this Slow Cooker Sausage, Peppers, and Onions recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish combines juicy Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet onions for a meal that is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. The slow cooking process melds the flavors beautifully, creating a dish that’s rich and satisfying. Enjoy it straight from the slow cooker, atop a toasted bun for a hearty sandwich, or over rice or pasta for a filling dinner. With its versatility and crowd-pleasing appeal, this recipe is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Italian sausages (5 uncooked)
- 2 bell peppers (sliced: 1 red, 1 green)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Optional: ½ – ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; add olive oil.
- Sear the sausages for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Layer sliced onions and peppers over sausages; sprinkle with garlic salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the top.
- Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–7 hours until the sausages are cooked through and vegetables are soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: High - 3–4 hours / Low - 6–7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg