Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers

onion (minced)

garlic cloves (minced)

extra-virgin olive oil

tomato paste

teas red pepper flakes

peppers (large and varied - yellow, orange, red)

slice good white bread (torn into pieces)

whole milk

Italian sausage (removed from casing)

small zucchini (seeded and cut into 1/4" pieces)

shredded Monterey Jack cheese

cooked rice

grated Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper

fresh basil (minced)