Italian Sausage and Vegetables
"This easy and complete meal-in-a-pot is both healthy and delicious," promises Ginny Stuby in Altoona, Pennsylvania. "It’s wonderful served with a slice of Italian or hot garlic bread. I found the recipe in a magazine and made just a few adjustments to suit myself. Enjoy!"6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 pounds sweet or hot Italian turkey sausage links
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Directions
- In a nonstick skillet, brown sausages over medium heat. Place in a
- 5-qt. slow cooker. Add vegetables and seasonings. Cover and cook on
- low for 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°.
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- Remove sausages and cut into 1-in. pieces; return to slow cooker.
- Stir in bread crumbs. Serve in bowls; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6
- servings.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.