Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Flavorful Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and Peppers
Enjoy the delicious combination of Italian sausage and peppers with this easy slow cooker recipe, perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
- Combine the sausage, vegetables, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over pasta.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for summer barbecues and gatherings.
- Feel free to substitute the sausage with a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Summer Meals Ideas, Slow Cooker, Italian Sausage, Peppers, Summer Recipes