1. Start by giving your slow cooker a little love with a quick spray of cooking oil to ensure nothing sticks.
2. Place the sausages at the bottom of the slow cooker. They’re about to get real cozy with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Throw the sliced onions, red and green bell peppers, and minced garlic on top of the sausages like you’re crafting a veggie blanket.
4. Grab your can of crushed tomatoes and pour it over the veggies. Sprinkle in the oregano and basil for that herby punch, and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
5. Put a lid on it! Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the sausages are cooked through and the veggies are tender.
6. Give everything a gentle stir to mingle the flavors.
7. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for that extra pizzazz.
Variations & Tips
Variations abound with this flexible dish! Vegetarian or looking to cut out meat? Swap in your favorite plant-based sausages. You can also stir in some sliced mushrooms for that meaty texture without the actual meat. Now, if you find yourself strapped for time, no need to sweat it. You can brown the sausages in a pan beforehand to reduce the slow cooker time and deepen those flavors.
Pro tip: meal prep is a breeze with sausage and peppers since the flavors only get better overnight. Pack up portions for the week and you’re good to go! Reheat gently, and dinner’s on the table before you can say “easy peasy.”
