Crockpot Sausage and Peppers - Tasty Italian sausage is simmered in the crockpot with marinara sauce, bell peppers, onions, and seasoning! This sausage and peppers makes for an easy weeknight dinner served in a hoagie roll or over pasta - it's also perfect to make a big batch of for game day!
3Bell Peppers, I use a mix of red and greenSeeded and sliced into strips
1LargeRed Onion,Sliced into strips
2CupsMarinara Sauce
1Teaspoon EachSalt, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning
1/8TeaspoonCayenne Pepper,Optional
1CupShredded Italian Cheese Blend,For serving, optional
10Hoagie rolls
Instructions
Add the Italian Sausage to the slow cooker. Top with the bell peppers and onions. Sprinkle on the salt, garlic, Italian seasoning, and cayenne if using. Pour on the marinara sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
If desired, toast the hoagie rolls under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Fill each roll with one sausage and desired amount of sauce. Top with shredded cheese and broil for 1-2 more minutes until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
NOTE: This full recipe serves 10 sandwiches. This recipe can be cut in half.