Sausage and Vegetable Casserole Slow Cooker

Ingredients

This delicious and hearty sausage and vegetable casserole slow cooker is the perfect dish to warm up your family on a cold winter night. To get started, you will need the following ingredients:

1 pound of pork sausage
3 cups of vegetable broth
1 cup of diced onion
1 cup of diced celery
2 cups of diced carrots
1 cup of diced bell pepper
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon of dried basil
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8-ounce) can of tomato sauce
3 cups of cooked macaroni
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste

Instructions

To make this delicious dish, you will need to prepare your ingredients and equipment first. You will need a slow cooker, a large saucepan, and a large bowl. Preheat your slow cooker to low.

In a large saucepan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat and transfer the sausage to the slow cooker. Add the vegetable broth, onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, black pepper, tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours.

When the casserole is nearly finished cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package directions. Drain the macaroni and add it to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Turn off the slow cooker and stir in the Parmesan cheese and salt to taste.

Serve the casserole warm with a side of crusty bread or a green salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This sausage and vegetable casserole slow cooker is packed full of nutrition. Each serving contains a generous amount of protein from the pork sausage, fiber from the vegetables, and carbs from the macaroni. It is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as iron, potassium, and magnesium.

This casserole is also low in fat and calories, making it a great option for those watching their weight. One serving has only 220 calories and 6 grams of fat. It is also a great source of complex carbohydrates, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied.