The sausages won’t be cooked through. Spray the slow cooker with oil then add the marinara to the bottom of the slow cooker.

Place the sausages on the tomato and vegetable mixture without stirring in – this will help them retain their colour and texture. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 5–6 ho ...

In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef over medium ... then place the meat mixture in the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, pasta, wine, celery, carrots, mushrooms, garlic ...

Transfer the browned sausages to the slow cooker. Using the same pan ... Cover with a lid and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 7–8 hours. Serve in warmed bowls garnished with the reserved ...