Crock-Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers

Taken from busycooks.about.com. This updated version of Italian sausage and peppers cooks in the crockpot.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  Italian turkey sausage
• 2  yellow onions, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1  red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1  yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2  bay leaves
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 14  ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6  ounces tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine or 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook turkey sausage in heavy skillet over medium heat until browned, turning occasionally.
2. Layer half of the onions on bottom of 3-4 quart crockpot, then add half of the peppers.
3. Add all of the browned turkey sausage, then the rest of the onions and peppers.
4. Add bay leaves and other spices.
5. Combine diced undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine in small bowl and mix well to blend.
6. Pour over mixture in crockpot.
7. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.