Italian Sausage and Vegetables

By bakers_delight85

This stew is delicious served with garlic bread.

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 pounds sweet or hot Italian turkey sausage links
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil
• 1 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a nonstick skillet, cook sausages over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place in a 5-quart slow cooker. Add vegetables and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Remove sausages and cut into 1-inch pieces; return to slow cooker. Stir in bread crumbs. Serve in bowls; sprinkle with cheese.