HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE / PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Hot Italian Sausage / Peppers and Onions image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Pork

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 - 3 lb hot italian or sweet italian sausage links ( about 15)
1 - 2 sweet onions, cut into slivers
1 each, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cut into thin slices
2 - 3 jalapeño peppers, sliced ( optional) i use if making the hot sausage
2 jar(s) spaghetti sauce., i use 2 quart sized jars of my homemade..you just want to make sure sausages are covered well
1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp each - salt, pepper, italian seasoning, garlic powder
2 - 3 clove whole garlic
oil for browning

Steps:

1. Gather ingredients. These can be done in the oven. I use the crock pot for convenience. They will be fall apart tender. Spray crock pot with vegetable spray.
2. In a large skillet; brown your sausages in olive or vegetable oil. Remove and drain on paper towels.You can cut these into smaller chunks at this point. Especially if serving over pasta. Remove from skillet, add about 2 or more tablespoons of oil. Saute the onions and peppers, just till becoming tender. They will finish cooking in the sauce.
3. Add the sausages,sauce, peppers and onions, spices, whole garlic and cheese to the crock pot; stir. Cook on low for 6 - 7 hours, or on high for 4 - 5 hours. These can be served on sausage rolls. They are also delicious served over pasta or rice.
4. I hope you enjoy these delicious sausages as much as my friends and family do..