Sausage & Peppers

• 2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, thickly sliced
• 4 large bell peppers (green, red & orange), coarsely chopped
• 1 T. Italian seasoning
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 T. olive oil
• 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/3 c. red wine (or beef broth)

Brown the sausages on all sides over medium high heat.

Meanwhile, Place the chopped vegetables in the bottom of a crock pot.  Pour the wine (or broth) and tomatoes over top. Stir in the spices, olive oil and garlic.

Place the browned sausages on top (cut into slices first if you prefer). Cover and cook on low for at least 6 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

Can also be baked in the oven at 350 for an hour or so.