Slow Cooker Italian Drunken Noodle

Ingredients:

1 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced 1 (28 oz) can of diced tomatoes, with juice 1 orange bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced 4 spicy Italian sausage links, casings removed 8 oz. pappardelle noodles, uncooked Olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, pressed through a garlic press 1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced 1 large onion, quartered and sliced thinly 1 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped ½ cup white wine (I used Chardonnay) ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, julienned, divided use 1 ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cracked black pepper

Directions:

I refer to the directions provided on the package of the noodles on how to cook them. I drain and rinse. I put a large pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. I add 2 tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot. I add the spicy Italian sausage, then cook until crumbly and brown. I transfer the browned sausage onto a clean plate. In the empty pan, I add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until a bit caramelized. I season with salt, cracked black pepper, and Italian seasoning. I stir until well blended. I add the bell peppers, then sauté until soft. I add the garlic and sauté until aromatic. I pour in white wine and stir until well blended. I make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to get the browned bits. I simmer for a few minutes until it is reduced to half. I add the tomato slices, then sauté until soft. put the sausage back into the pan, then stir until well mixed. I simmer for 3 minutes or until done. I remove it from the stove. I add 3 tbsp of olive oil, freshly chopped basil, and parsley. I stir until well mixed. I add the cooked noodles, then toss until well coated with the delicious sauce. I top each serving with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!