Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Slow Cooker Spaghetti with Italian-Style Chicken Sausage
Yields8 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time4 hrs 10 minsTotal Time4 hrs 20 mins
 12 oz sweet Italian style chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
 23.50 oz no salt added traditional pasta sauce
 1 garlic clove, minced
 ½ green bell pepper, chopped
 ½ yellow onion, chopped
 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
 ¾ (12-ounce) package high fiber spaghetti, broken into thirds
 ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1

In 3½- to 4-quart slow cooker, stir all ingredients, except spaghetti and cheese, and ½ teaspoon black pepper; cover and cook on high 3½ hours (or low 6 hours).

2

Stir in spaghetti and 1 cup water, making sure spaghetti is completely submerged in liquid. Cover and cook on high 40 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Serve with cheese.

Chef Tip: Use spicy Italian sausage and/or add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier dish.

Make it Gluten Free: Dependent on using a Gluten Free spaghetti and sausage.

Ingredients

 12 oz sweet Italian style chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
 23.50 oz no salt added traditional pasta sauce
 1 garlic clove, minced
 ½ green bell pepper, chopped
 ½ yellow onion, chopped
 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
 ¾ (12-ounce) package high fiber spaghetti, broken into thirds
 ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In 3½- to 4-quart slow cooker, stir all ingredients, except spaghetti and cheese, and ½ teaspoon black pepper; cover and cook on high 3½ hours (or low 6 hours).

2

Stir in spaghetti and 1 cup water, making sure spaghetti is completely submerged in liquid. Cover and cook on high 40 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Serve with cheese.

Slow Cooker Spaghetti with Italian-Style Chicken Sausage