Crock Pot Sausage & Peppers

Using low fat sausage would make this south beach friendly. If you prefer a thicker sauce add 3 tablespoons cornstarch during last 15 min. of cooking.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  onions (sliced)
• 1  red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1  green bell pepper (sliced)
• 1  yellow bell pepper (sliced)
• 4  garlic cloves (smashed)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  lbs Italian sausage (cut in 3-inch pieces or smoked sausage can be substitute)

Directions

1. Saute onion, peppers,sausage pieces and garlic in oil and when softened place in slow cooker.
2. Add tomatoes,salt and red pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours.