cora

Sweet or hot Italian sausage -- your choice -- gives this slow-cooked stew its rich flavors. Oh, that and the tomatoes, peppers onions and red wine. Mmmm.

Ingredients
2 green peppers, seeded and chopped in 2-inch squares
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped in 2-inch squares
1 1/2 large yellow onions, cut in half, then in 1/2-inch slices
1 can (6-oz.) tomato paste
1/2 cup chianti or dry red wine
4 whole bay leaves
2 tablespoons whole fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon crushed dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (28-oz.) peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
2 1/2 pounds sweet or hot Italian sausage, cut in half and browned

Directions
Check your crockpot for specific operating instructions and cook accordingly.
Layer half the onion on bottom of crockpot, then half the peppers.
Then layer the sausage, then the rest of the onions and peppers.
Place garlic, whole bay leaves and whole basil on top.
Place tomatoes on top; mix drained tomato juice, tomato paste, and wine. Pour over all.
Cover crockpot and set on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
At the beginning of the last cooking hour; mix parsley, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl and add to crockpot. Cover and continue cooking one more hour or until sausage is cooked and peppers are tender.


Serving Size: 8

BabesInParadise

Wow Cora, My hubby is gonna love this one. We haven't had sausage and peppers since before his Nonna died:( . Thanks for the great recipe . Debby

InternetMom13

I'm not a big sausage fan but my son is - I priinted this out and next time he's home he's gonna be in for a treat :D

Thanks, cora

Kricket

I am going to print this out too (not yet though, my printer is out of ink) but it sounds yummy! Can't wait to try it!