Description
A hearty Italian crockpot recipe that delivers rich flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
- Transfer everything to the crockpot.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and water.
- Stir well and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
- Serve over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Italian crockpot recipes, comforting dishes, slow cooker meals