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Crockpot Sausage and Peppers Rustica

Crockpot Sausage and Peppers are so tender, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Only a few simple ingredients and you can enjoy italian at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 551kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • 8-10 Italian sausage links hot or mild
  • 3 sweet bell peppers any color
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 32 oz. jar marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp. italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • In a frying pan over medium heat, brown italian sausage on each side. Work in stages so as to not overcrowd the pan, it should only take a minute per side.
  • Place browned sausages at the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Top with sliced bell peppers, onions, minced garlic, italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour marinara sauce over the top.
  • Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until sausages are cooked through.
  • Keep sausages whole or slice into bite-sized pieces to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 900mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g