Crock Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
This Crock Pot Italian Sausage Pasta combines tender sausage, a creamy tomato-based sauce, and pasta for an easy slow cooker dinner that’s comforting and filling.
Servings: 6
Calories: 831kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounce bottle Alfredo sauce
- 16 ounce bottle pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 5 Italian sausage links
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 pound rigatoni or small pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the Alfredo sauce, pasta sauce, and Italian seasoning to the slow cooker. Then mix until well combined.
- Place the Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onion in the sauce and toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½-3½ hours or low for 4-5 hours.
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Then drain and set aside.
- Remove the sausage and slice it into ¼-inch thick rounds. Then add the sausage and cooked pasta into the sauce and toss to coat.
- Top with cheese, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Combine both sauces thoroughly before adding the sausage for even flavor.
- Keep pasta separate until the end to maintain texture.
- Slice the sausage after cooking for cleaner cuts.
- Melt cheese gently to avoid overcooking the pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 831kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1672mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1154IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg