Crockpot Sausage & Peppers

This recipe can be eaten with a knife and fork, on a roll, or over pasta.

Crock pot Sausage & Peppers

2 lb. mild or hot Italian sausage
2 medium onions, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 - 14 oz. can of diced tomatoes
1 - 6 oz. can of tomato paste
1/2 cup of red wine
1 Tbls Italian seasoning
salt & pepper

Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add onions and peppers to the bottom of the crock pot.  Next add browned sausage.  Add remaining ingredients.  Cook on low for 6 hours.

Tips:

1.  For easier clean-up, I always spray my crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.

2.  The wine is really what makes this recipe, but you can certainly substitute water or broth. 

3.  I usually mix the wine, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes in a bowl first, so it's easier to add to the crock pot. 

4.  This makes a lot and is perfect for a potluck or party.  Even if I am just making it just for us, I keep the recipe as is because then I get two meals out of it!  We had this a couple weeks ago, then I sliced the leftover sausages, froze them, and had the sauce over tortellini last night! 

Enjoy!

~M