Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing
  • 3/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/3 cups crushed tomatoes, canned
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
  • salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • spinach leaves
  • provolone cheese

Method

  • In a medium non-stick skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up as it cooks into small bits until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Add onions and garlic, and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and add the bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, rosemary and fresh cracked pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low 4 hours. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
  • To serve, place heaping 1/2 cup of meat on a hamburger roll and if desired, top with cheese and baby spinach.