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Slow Cooker Recipes

Slow cooker recipes make mealtime simple and stress-free. Just add your ingredients, set the cooker, and return to a warm, flavorful meal. This Italian sausage slow cooker soup is hearty, easy to make, and perfect for busy families seeking comforting food with minimal effort. Explore similar recipes like Slow Cooker Recipes for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage or turkey Italian sausage
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 8 ounces ziti or penne pasta
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Cook Sausage and Onion

Cook sausage and onion in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.

2. Transfer to Slow Cooker

Move the sausage mixture to the slow cooker. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, and crushed red pepper.

3. Slow Cook

Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.

4. Add Pasta

Turn the cooker to High if not already, add pasta, and cook 30 minutes.

5. Prepare Cheese Mixture

Combine ricotta, Parmesan, and basil in a small bowl.

6. Serve

Serve soup hot, topping each bowl with the cheese mixture.

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Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Servings: 8