Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this mouthwatering Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers recipe! Perfectly browned Italian sausage—mild or spicy—simmers in a rich, homemade tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and basil, alongside colorful strips of red and green bell peppers and sweet onions. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the crock pot does all the work, slow-cooking this hearty, flavor-packed dish to perfection. Serve it over crusty hoagie rolls, tender pasta, or fluffy rice for a versatile meal the whole family will adore. This easy, one-pot recipe is perfect for meal prep and is as comforting as it is convenient. Enjoy a taste of Italy without the fuss!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Italian sausage (mild or hot)
• 2 large Red bell peppers
• 2 large Green bell peppers
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and sear on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Work in batches if necessary. Transfer the sausages to the crock pot.

Step 2

Cut the red and green bell peppers into thin strips. Slice the onion into rings. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add the sliced peppers, onion, and garlic to the crock pot, arranging them around and over the sausages.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a sauce.

Step 5

Pour the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the sausages and vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir once or twice during cooking if possible.

Step 7

Once fully cooked, check the seasoning and adjust with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot over hoagie rolls, pasta, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2812.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3371.9

Total Fat 250.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 604.8mg	0%
Sodium 9573.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.0g	0%
Total Sugars 72.3g
Protein 144.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 557.8mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 6945.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.5%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 16.5%