Best 7 Slow Cooker Italian Sausages Recipes

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Slow-cooker Italian sausages are a great way to enjoy a delicious and hearty meal without a lot of effort. This versatile dish is perfect for busy weeknights or for entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a slow-cooker Italian sausage dish that is sure to please everyone. Whether you prefer your sausage sweet or spicy, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. So grab your slow cooker and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Italian Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hollowelltn5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 lbs Italian sausage, in casings
4 large green peppers, sliced
3 large onions, sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
28 ounces tomato puree
14 ounces tomato sauce
12 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Cut sausage into 4 or 5" pieces and brown on all sides in batches in skillet. Saute peppers, onions, and garlic in drippings. Combine tomato puree, sauce, and paste in bowl. Add seasonings and sugar. Layer half of sausage, onions, and peppers in 6qt cooker. Cover with half the tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Cover. Cook on high 1 hour and low 5-6 hours. Serve over pasta or Italian rolls. AWESOME!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.1, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 2396.6, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 10.7, Protein 31.9

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

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN SAUSAGES



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Come home to warm and hearty Slow-Cooker Italian Sausages. Made with Italian sausage links, green pepper strips, sliced onions and tomato basil sauce, this dish proves yet again that the slow cooker is a busy cook's best friend.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 Italian sausage links (2 lb.)
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1 onion, sliced, separated into rings
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Steps:

  • Place sausage in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Top with remaining ingredients; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1000 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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All you do is brown the Italian sausages and your slow cooker does the rest in this warming dish with colorful bell peppers, rich tomato sauce, and fresh basil.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 sweet Italian sausage links
4 hot Italian sausage links
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
1 loaf hearty bread
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed and torn

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausages, turning to brown all sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Place browned sausage in slow cooker. Add the peppers, onions, garlic, and Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce to the slow cooker; stir. Turn to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Serve over slices of hearty fresh bread; garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1719 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

COOK ONCE, EAT TWICE SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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This slow-cooker Italian sausage recipe is so good, you'll want it twice! Serve it on submarine rolls one night and use it to top pasta the next.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 6h40m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 jars (24 oz. each) OLIVO by CLASSICO Flavored with Meat Pasta Sauce
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 lb. Italian sausage links, cut into 4-inch lengths
2 green peppers, cut into strips
2 onions, sliced
5 submarine rolls, split

Steps:

  • Mix pasta sauce and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan in slow cooker sprayed with slow cooker. Add sausage; stir to evenly coat with sauce. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW 6 hours (or on HIGH 3 hours).
  • Add vegetables; stir. Cook, covered, 30 min.
  • Place half the sausage pieces in rolls; top with half the sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  • Cool remaining sausages and sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (See tip.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Fat 50 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 1350 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 35 g

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Italian Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Pork

Time 3h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 lbs Italian sausages
1 medium onion, sliced
1 small green pepper, sliced
1 cup water
48 ounces spaghetti sauce
5 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, frated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • cover sausages with water in a 10" skillet.
  • bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • drain, stir remaining ingredients together in a slow cooker.add sausage --
  • heat on low setting for 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1097.5, Fat 71.2, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 130.5, Sodium 4775.8, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 39.9, Protein 52.9

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN SAUSAGES AND PEPPERS WITH ROTINI



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Easily enhance jarred pasta sauce with Italian sausages, garlic, peppers and onion.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners
1 package (19.5 oz) turkey Italian sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 teaspoons)
2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce
4 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (12 oz)
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl. In cooker liner, mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve sausage mixture over pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 86 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1840 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality Italian sausages for the best flavor. Look for sausages made with fresh, natural ingredients and avoid those with excessive fillers.
  • Brown the sausages before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your slow cooker Italian sausage recipe. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Add some liquid to the slow cooker, such as water, broth, or tomato sauce. This will help to prevent the sausages and vegetables from drying out.
  • Season the dish with your favorite Italian herbs and spices. Some popular choices include garlic, onion, basil, oregano, and thyme.
  • Cook the sausages and vegetables on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the sausages are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve the Italian sausage and vegetables over pasta, rice, or your favorite bread.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker Italian sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, be sure to give slow cooker Italian sausage a try.

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