Italian Sausage and Peppers (Frozen Links) - Slow Cooker

Italian Sausage and Peppers (Frozen Links) – Slow Cooker. This super easy slow cooker Italian sausage and peppers is a yummy weeknight meal that tastes amazing with almost no work. Just toss frozen sausage links into the pot with four other simple things, turn it on, and forget it. By dinner, the sausages get juicy and soft, the peppers and onions turn sweet and tender, and your home smells like a fun Italian eatery. It’s a warm family meal inspired by old-school Italian-American sausage sandwiches, but made super simple for busy moms and dads who skip stove cooking.

Make juicy Italian sausages with sweet peppers and onions in your slow cooker—no thawing needed! Dump frozen links, fresh veggies, and sauce inside, cook low and slow, and enjoy a cozy dinner. Pile on buns with cheese, serve over pasta or rice. Perfect for busy nights, leftovers rock for lunch!

Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 pounds frozen Italian sausage links (pick mild, sweet, or spicy)
3 big bell peppers, cut into thin strips (use any bright colors)
1 big yellow onion, sliced thin
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara or spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil and oregano)

Italian Sausage and Peppers (Frozen Links) - Slow Cooker — Italian Sausage and Peppers (Frozen Links) – Slow Cooker

Italian Sausage and Peppers: Directions

Lay the frozen sausage links flat in a single layer at the bottom of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker. Skip thawing them.
Spread the sliced peppers and onion all over the top of the sausages.
Mix the marinara sauce with the Italian seasoning in a bowl or cup, then pour it over everything. Coat the sausages and veggies well.
Put the lid on and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Sausages should hit 160°F inside for pork (165°F for turkey ones), and peppers/onions super soft.
Taste the sauce. Add a bit of salt or more seasoning if you like. For thicker sauce, take off lid and cook on HIGH 15-20 more minutes.
Serve sausages whole or cut up, with heaps of peppers, onions, and sauce on buns, pasta, or rice. Spoon extra sauce on top for seconds fun!