Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers

All you do is brown the Italian sausages and your slow cooker does the rest in this warming dish with colorful bell peppers, rich tomato sauce, and fresh basil.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 529 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 sweet onion, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 4 sweet Italian sausage links
• 4 hot Italian sausage links
• 1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
• 1 loaf hearty bread
• 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed and torn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausages, turning to brown all sides, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Place browned sausage in slow cooker. Add the peppers, onions, garlic, and Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce to the slow cooker; stir. Turn to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.

Step 3

Serve over slices of hearty fresh bread; garnish with fresh basil.