Best 4 Italian Sausage Florentine For The Crock Pot Recipes

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When the weather is cool and you crave a hearty meal, look no further than this Italian Sausage Florentine for the Crock Pot. The sausage, spinach, and tomatoes are slow-cooked in a flavorful broth, creating a deeply satisfying stew. The addition of mushrooms and Parmesan cheese adds an extra layer of richness and depth of flavor. Whether you serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice, this dish is sure to warm you up from the inside out. It's easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and seasonings, making it a versatile and delicious recipe for any occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE WITH SAUCE



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A warm easy meal made even easier in the slow cooker. These sausages may be served in sandwiches, or over rice.

Provided by JELLYKO

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 (4 ounce) links fresh Italian sausage
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 onion, sliced
6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Place the Italian sausage links, spaghetti sauce, green pepper and onion into a slow cooker. Stir to coat everything in sauce.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 6 hours. Serve on hoagie rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024.3 calories, Carbohydrate 88.2 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 57.4 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 2356.2 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE FOR THE CROCK POT



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Make and share this Italian Sausage for the Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Pork

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs mild Italian sausage, links
enough water, to cover sausage
1 large chopped onion
1 green pepper, sliced
48 ounces chunky spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Place water and sausage in a skillet.
  • Bring to a boil for 10 minutes.
  • Place sausage without water in crock pot.
  • Place onion and green pepper on top of sausage and then pour spaghetti sauce over everything.
  • Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.8, Fat 65.4, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 131.8, Sodium 3245.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 14.3, Protein 46

ITALIAN SAUSAGE FLORENTINE FOR THE CROCK POT



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A hearty dish for a busy day. Also good as party or potluck food. The flavors of Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, onions, and spinach meld perfectly in the crock pot. Despite all the healthy veggies its a real guy pleaser! ;)

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Pork

Time 6h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 -10 sweet Italian sausage
2 onions
2 green peppers (optional) or 2 red peppers (optional)
2 lbs frozen spinach
1 quart spaghetti sauce (I prefer Classico)
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Brown sausages in skillet or on grill.
  • Peel and slice onions. Put in bottom of 6qt crock pot.
  • If using peppers, seed and slice vertically. Layer on top of the onions.
  • Pour frozen spinach into crock pot.
  • Arrange sausages on top of the spinach.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce evenly over top of everything.
  • Cook on high for 2 hours then on low for 3-4 hours. OR, thaw the spinach first and cook on low for 6+ hours.
  • Serve over pasta, over rice, or with a hearty, crusty, bread. Pass grated Parmesan at the table.
  • Note -- If preparing for a party or a potluck you may wish to slice the sausage and make 2 layers of ingredients to better control the portions. This version could have shredded mozzarella incorporated into the layers and on top.

SAUSAGE FLORENTINE BAKE



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Prepare once and eat twice with this delicious lasagna-like casserole! Just bake one pan and freeze the second. Later, thaw and bake for an easy and impressive meal. The homemade sauce is so fresh-tasting. -Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (12 ounces) extra wide noodles, cooked and drained
4 green onions, sliced
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, garlic, sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine eggs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in spinach, noodles and onions. Discard bay leaf from sausage mixture. , In each of two greased 9-in. square baking pans, layer a fourth of the noodles and a fourth of the sausage mixture. Top each with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining Parmesan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-sliced mushrooms and chopped onions.
  • If you don't have Italian sausage, you can substitute ground beef or pork.
  • You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
  • For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the sauce until thickened.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage Florentine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover Italian sausage. The combination of Italian sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes is flavorful and satisfying. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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