Crockpot Sausage & Peppers for Two

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ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 links Aidell cajun sausage ½ onion 1½ peppers, red, green, orange 2 garlic cloves ½ teaspoon oregano 1(14-ounce) box chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoon heavy cream ¼ cup water 1¾ cups dried Ziti ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon tomato paste ½ cup mozzarella, shredded

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Heat oil in a large skillet and brown the sausage and sauté the onions for about 3 minutes. While sauteing the onions preheat the slow cooker on high and spray lightly with vegetable oil.

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Add the bell peppers, garlic,red pepper flakes, and oregano and saute for about 4 minutes.

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Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water,and heavy cream and simmer until sauce start to thicken, about 5 minutes.

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Stir in the dried Ziti, and stir well to coat the pasta.

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Transfer the mixture to a 3-quart slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 1 hour 30 minutes. Check the slow cooker after 1 hour to ensure the noodles don't overcook, you may need to cook a little less or a little more time depending on your slow cooker. Sprinkle with Mozzarella.

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A creamy and spicy Italian comfort food treat. A few minutes on the stove,then transfer to the slow cooker for the perfect sausage and peppers for two.