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Thriving Gluten Free

Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers

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Easy slow cooker sausage and peppers recipe made with Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. A hearty, gluten-free family favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: slow cooker
Calories: 549
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Italian Sausage cut in chunks or leave in links! We love using a mix of sweet & hot sausage.
  • 1 medium onion sliced in half moons
  • 3 bell peppers thinly sliced (whatever colors you want to use!)
  • 1 jar 28oz of your favorite marinara sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for some extra spice!

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown sausages for 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor. (You can skip this step if pressed for time.)
  2. Place sliced peppers and onions in the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with sausages, garlic, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  4. Remove lid and let stand for at least 15 minutes while the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 22gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1111mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1895IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Notes

Many people like to brown the sausage first in a separate pan. You can do that if you like, but it is not necessary for this recipe.

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