Description

This Crock Pot Italian Sausage Pasta is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal combining savory Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and a creamy blend of Alfredo and pasta sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it delivers tender sausage and perfectly melded flavors with cheesy, melty goodness on top. Ideal for an effortless weeknight dinner or gathering with family and friends.

Ingredients

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Sauce

16 ounce bottle Alfredo sauce
16 ounce bottle pasta sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Meat & Vegetables

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

Pasta & Cheese

1 pound rigatoni or small pasta
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

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Instructions

Prepare the sauce mix: Add the Alfredo sauce, pasta sauce, and Italian seasoning to the slow cooker. Mix thoroughly until well combined to create a flavorful base.
Add sausage and vegetables: Place the Italian sausage links, sliced green and red bell peppers, and sliced yellow onion into the sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours 30 minutes or on low for 5 hours until the sausage is fully cooked and the vegetables have softened.
Cook pasta: Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni or chosen pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to prevent overcooking.
Slice sausage and combine: Remove the sausage from the slow cooker and slice into ¼-inch thick rounds. Return the sausage slices and cooked pasta into the sauce and toss well to combine.
Add cheese and melt: Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted gently.

Notes

Combine both Alfredo and pasta sauces well before adding sausage to ensure even flavor distribution.
Keep pasta separate until the sauce and sausage are ready to maintain al dente texture.
Slicing sausage after cooking provides clean, neat slices and prevents crumbling.
Melt cheese gently in the slow cooker to avoid overcooking the pasta and losing texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg