Description
Enjoy an easy and hearty meal with this Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers recipe! Tender Italian sausage simmered slowly with vibrant bell peppers, onions, garlic, and rich marinara sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner with minimal effort—serve over pasta, rice, or in hoagie rolls for a classic Italian feast.
Ingredients
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2 pounds Italian sausage links (about 8–10 sausages)
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1 green pepper, thinly sliced
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1 red pepper, thinly sliced
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1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
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2 cups marinara sauce
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
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Place the Italian sausage links at the bottom of the crock pot.
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Layer the sliced green, red, and yellow peppers and onions evenly over the sausages.
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Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes (if using) on top.
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Pour marinara sauce evenly over all the ingredients.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until sausages are cooked through and peppers are tender.
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Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley for a burst of flavor.
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Serve warm, ideally over pasta, rice, or in sandwich rolls.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase chili flakes or add sliced hot peppers.
You can brown the sausages first for extra flavor but it’s optional.
Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) / 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sausage and peppers, crock pot dinner, slow cooker Italian, easy sausage recipe, peppers and sausage