Italian Sausage Florentine for the Crock Pot

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Authentic Italian Sausage Florentine recipe for a hearty dinner

Italian Sausage Florentine for the Crock Pot

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 -10 sweet Italian sausage
	2 onions
	2 green peppers ( optional ) or 2 red peppers ( optional )
	2 lbs frozen spinach
	1 quart spaghetti sauce ( I prefer Classico )
	grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

418

Sugar

Fat

28g

Italian Sausage Florentine is a classic Italian-American dish, typically served with pasta or on its own with a side salad. This Crockpot recipe is a variation on the traditional stovetop preparation, allowing for a hands-off approach to cooking your meal. The dish is a hearty combination of sweet Italian sausage, sautéed onions and peppers, frozen spinach, and spaghetti sauce. With minimal prep time, this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight, or for meal prep purposes to enjoy throughout the week.

Instructions

1.	Start by removing the casings from the Italian sausages.
2.	Slice the onions and peppers into thin strips.
3.	In the crockpot, combine the sliced onions and peppers, frozen spinach, and spaghetti sauce.
4.	Layer the sweet Italian sausage on top of the sauce mixture.
5.	Cook the Italian Sausage Florentine on low for 6-8 hours.
6.	Serve the finished dish with a generous sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese on top.

PROS

This Crockpot recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and cook, requiring minimal effort.

The finished dish is flavorful, hearty, and filling, perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.

The frozen spinach adds a nutritional boost to the dish.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium and fat due to the Italian sausage and spaghetti sauce.

If you’re looking for a lower-calorie version, consider using turkey or chicken sausage instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The spinach in this dish is packed with vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin K, Vitamin A, folate, and iron.
Italian sausage contains protein, but it’s important to consume in moderation due to its high fat content and potential for high sodium levels.