ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLES

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"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!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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°. , Remove sausages and cut into 1-in. pieces; return to slow cooker. Stir in bread crumbs. Serve in bowls; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.