Description

This crockpot Italian sausage pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Juicy Italian sausage links simmer all day with sweet peppers, onions, and rich tomato sauce for a hearty, flavorful dish that requires almost no effort. Serve it over pasta for a comforting family meal, or pile it into buns with melted mozzarella for a classic sausage-and-pepper sub. Flexible, hands-off, and delicious, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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5 – Italian sausage links (mild, medium, or hot)
3 – Bell peppers
2 – Medium sweet yellow onions
24 oz – Tomato sauce
16 oz – Penne
Salt & pepper to taste
Parmesan (optional)

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Instructions

Prep the veggies by slicing onion and peppers into strips. You can dice them if you prefer, but we like to cut ours into strips.
It’s time to assemble in the crockpot. Place the sausage links in the crockpot. Add the peppers and onions in. Pour the entire jar of pasta sauce over everything.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Be sure to check the sausage temperature with a meat thermometer. Internal temperature should reach 160°F for food safety. Time may vary depending on crockpot model.
Before you remove from crockpot begin cooking your pasta according to package instructions.
Slice sausage into bite-sized pieces and serve over pasta. You also could add sausages in buns topped with mozzarella to enjoy it sandwich-style.

Notes

If you’d like to make any ingredient adjustments, I’ve outlines adjustments in the blog post above.

Additional notes can be found in the blog post above.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours