Thanks to Rosemary for her suggestion to make sausage and peppers. Sparkle sausage is made fresh in the store and has been a favorite of customers for many years. With minimal work because of the slow cooker, this recipe is easy for a weeknight dinner or great to for a large crowd, like a graduation party.
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 6 hourshrs
Total Time 6 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Servings 8
Author Sparkle Markets
Equipment
1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
2tbspolive oil
2lbsSparkle sausagehot or mild, cut into pieces if desired
2bell pepperssliced
1large onionsliced
3clovesgarlicminced
2tbsptomato paste
14.5ozcan diced tomatoeswith juice
1/2cupred wine
1/2tspsalt
1tspItalian seasoning
1tsponion powder
1/2tspcrushed red pepper flakesoptional
Hoagie buns
mozzarella cheese
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage links and cook for about 2 minutes per side, just until browned. Then transfer to your slow cooker.
Next, combine bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, red wine, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder and red pepper flakes, then place overtop of your sausage.
Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 4 hours. Serve sausage and peppers on hoagie buns topped with mozzarella cheese.