Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers

Juicy Italian pork sausages slow-cooked with colorful bell peppers, sweet onion, and rich marinara sauce for an easy, hearty family dinner.

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
🍽 Servings: 6

🛒 Ingredients

  • 6 raw Italian pork sausage links
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 24 oz (680 g) marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Place the 6 raw Italian sausage links in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the sliced red bell pepper.
  3. Add the sliced green bell pepper.
  4. Add the sliced onion.
  5. Pour the marinara sauce evenly over everything.
  6. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the top.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the sausages are fully cooked and reach at least 160°F (71°C) internally.
  8. Serve the sausages with plenty of tender peppers, onions, and rich marinara sauce.

💡 Tip:
Keep the sausage links whole during cooking so they stay juicy and hold their shape.

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