MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Slow Cooker Sausages, Peppers & Onions Categories: Pork, Vegetables, Herbs Yield: 6 Servings 3 Bell peppers, any color(s); - sliced 1/4" 1 lg Yellow onion; halved, sliced - 1/4" thick 1 ts Garlic powder 1 ts Dried oregano 1/2 ts Crushed red pepper (optional) 1 Parmesan rind (optional) Salt & black pepper 1 tb Extra-virgin olive oil 2 lb Sweet or hot Italian - sausage 14 oz Can crushed tomatoes Torn basil leaves; to serve - (optional) In a 5 to 8 qt slow cooker, add the peppers, onion, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper, and Parmesan rind (if using). Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker. With the heat off under the skillet, pour in the crushed tomatoes and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet. Scrape the tomatoes into the slow cooker. Toss gently to combine. Cover and cook on low until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is cooked through, 4 to 6 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the basil, if desired. Recipe by Ali Slagle Recipe FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM