Description
A hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Italian Sausage Pasta that combines creamy Alfredo sauce, tangy pasta sauce, and seasoned Italian sausage cooked with bell peppers and onions. This easy slow cooker recipe results in tender pasta, rich sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauces and Seasoning
- 16 ounce bottle Alfredo sauce
- 16 ounce bottle pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Meat and 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 and Cheese
- 1 pound rigatoni or small pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Add the Alfredo sauce, pasta sauce, and Italian seasoning into the slow cooker and mix until well combined to create a flavorful base.
- Add Sausage and Vegetables: Place the Italian sausage links, sliced bell peppers, and sliced onion into the sauce; toss to coat everything evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours and 30 minutes or on low for 5 hours, allowing flavors to meld and sausage to cook through.
- Cook Pasta: While the slow cooker finishes, cook the rigatoni or small pasta to al dente according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Slice Sausage and Combine: Carefully remove the sausage from the slow cooker and slice into ¼-inch thick rounds. Add the sliced sausage and cooked pasta back into the sauce, tossing to coat everything well.
- Melt Cheese: Top the pasta mixture with grated mozzarella cheese, cover again, and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Combine both sauces thoroughly before adding the sausage to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Keep pasta separate until the end to maintain its texture and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Slice the sausage after cooking for cleaner, neater cuts and better presentation.
- Melt the cheese gently to avoid overcooking the pasta and maintain a creamy consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
