Crock Pot sausage peppers (Printer-Friendly)
Italian sausage cooked slow with peppers and onions, perfect for sandwiches or pasta.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
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1 pound Italian sweet sausages
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2 tablespoons salted butter
→ Vegetables
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 large onion, sliced
→ Condiments & Seasonings
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2 cups marinara sauce
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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Slice the green and red bell peppers along with the onion into thin strips.
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Place sliced peppers and onions into a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add marinara sauce and tomato paste, then stir until combined.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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While vegetables cook, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the sausages on all sides until seared but not fully cooked.
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Add the seared sausages to the slow cooker with the peppers and onions. Cover and cook on low for an additional 4 hours, stirring gently every hour to prevent breaking the sausages.
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If desired, remove sausages, slice them, and return to the slow cooker before serving.
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Serve hot by itself, on hot dog buns, or over pasta, rice, or noodles as preferred.
# Extra Suggestions:
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To enhance the dish, you can optionally add warmed marinara sauce before serving for a saucier texture.
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Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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For an alternative cooking method, roast the prepared vegetables and sausages on a baking sheet at 400°F for 25-35 minutes, tossing halfway.