Crock-Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Italian turkey sausage
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry red wine or water
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook turkey sausage in heavy skillet over medium heat until browned, turning occasionally.

2. 2

   Layer half of the onions on bottom of 3-4 quart crockpot, then add half of the peppers.

3. 3

   Add all of the browned turkey sausage, then the rest of the onions and peppers.

4. 4

   Add bay leaves and other spices.

5. 5

   Combine diced undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine in small bowl and mix well to blend.

6. 6

   Pour over mixture in crockpot.

7. 7

   Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.