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Hearty Slow-Cooked Sausage and Vegetable Casserole Delights!

A hearty and flavorful slow-cooked casserole featuring Italian sausage and a variety of vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, your choice
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes, then transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir in the oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
  5. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and let them heat through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a heartier dish, add 1 cup of cooked quinoa or rice during the last hour of cooking.
  • Substitute the Italian sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian option.

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