Description
Savor the delight of sausage stuffed peppers, a vibrant dish that combines colorful bell peppers with a savory filling of Italian sausage, rice, and spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, bringing comfort and flavor to your table. Each bite bursts with deliciousness and warmth, making it a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Stir in cooked rice.
- Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the sausage mixture.
- Pour tomato sauce over each pepper and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg