Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy) 🌭
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced 🫑
- 1 large onion, sliced 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 🍅
- 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
- 1 tsp dried basil 🌿
- Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish 🌿
- Crusty bread for serving 🍞
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausages and brown on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic into the slow cooker.
- Add the browned sausage pieces on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the diced tomatoes with their juice over the sausage and vegetables. Sprinkle with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Gently stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours (about 360–480 minutes) or on high for 3–4 hours (about 180–240 minutes), until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy.