Slow Cooked Sausage Peppers and Onions Sandwich

Get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with these Slow Cooked Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Sandwiches. Packed with robust Italian flavors, this hearty recipe combines tender Italian sausage links with a medley of colorful bell peppers, sweet onions, and a rich tomato-based sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection. The long, low cooking process ensures the sausages are juicy and the vegetables are melt-in-your-mouth tender, while herbs like oregano and basil add a fragrant, rustic touch. Pile it all onto toasted sub rolls and, for an indulgent twist, top with melted provolone cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or any occasion that calls for a satisfying sandwich, this recipe is as simple as it is flavorful!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 Italian sausage links (mild, sweet, or hot)
• 3 Bell peppers (assorted colors)
• 2 Large yellow onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 Sub rolls or hoagie rolls
• 6 slices Provolone cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Brown the Italian sausage links on all sides in the skillet. This should take about 5-7 minutes. They don’t need to be fully cooked, as they will finish cooking in the slow cooker. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Slice the bell peppers into thin strips and the onions into half-moon slices.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the peppers, onions, and garlic for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.

Step 6

Transfer the sausages, sautéed peppers and onions, and garlic into a slow cooker.

Step 7

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the sausages are submerged in the sauce.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. The sausages should be cooked through and the vegetables tender.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) if you want to lightly toast the sub rolls.

Step 10

Carefully slice the sub rolls in half lengthwise and optionally toast them in the oven for 5-7 minutes.

Step 11

Once ready, place a sausage on each roll, then top with a generous helping of the peppers, onions, and sauce from the slow cooker.

Step 12

If desired, place a slice of provolone cheese on top of the sausage and pop the sandwiches back in the oven or under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

Step 13

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2600.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3999.5

Total Fat 196.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 420.0mg	0%
Sodium 10706.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 382.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.2g	0%
Total Sugars 84.6g
Protein 169.8g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1727.9mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 4775.4mg	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: 44.4%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 38.5%