Robust Italian Sausage & Pasta (Crock Pot)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Robust Italian Sausage & Pasta (Crock Pot) recipe perfect for busy weeknights

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

5-6 hours

Ready In

5-6 hours 15 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 Italian sausages , halved
	1 jar italian sausage spaghetti sauce
	1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies , undrained
	1 large green pepper , julienned
	1 medium onion , diced
	2 garlic cloves , minced
	1 teaspoon italian seasoning
	2 cups uncooked spiral pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

658

Sugar

12g

Fat

34g

There's nothing quite like a hearty pasta dish to satisfy a hungry family after a long day at work or school. This Robust Italian Sausage & Pasta (Crock Pot) recipe is a great solution for busy weeknights because it requires just a few minutes of preparation and can be left to cook in a slow cooker for several hours until you're ready to eat. The combination of Italian sausage, spicy tomato sauce, and tender vegetables is sure to please even picky eaters. Serve this flavorful pasta dish alongside a side salad or some garlic bread for a meal that's sure to become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.	In a slow cooker, combine the Italian sausages, Italian sausage spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes and green chilies, green pepper, onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
2.	Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the sausages are cooked through.
3.	Cook the spiral pasta according to the package instructions and drain.
4.	Serve the sausage and sauce over the spiral pasta.

PROS

This dish is easy to prepare in a slow cooker and requires minimal prep work.

The combination of Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, and seasonings make for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

This recipe also provides a hearty serving that can feed a larger group or provide leftovers for later in the week.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the use of Italian sausage in the recipe.

It may also be high in sodium due to the use of jarred spaghetti sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option due to its high calorie and fat content, it does provide protein and some nutrients from the use of vegetables in the recipe.