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Pizza-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 50 min total

A fun and flavorful twist on pizza night, these bell peppers are stuffed with a savory mix of Italian sausage, mozzarella, and pizza sauce, then baked until tender and bubbly.

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers (any color)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup cooked rice or quinoa
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. If needed, trim the bottoms so they stand upright.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, 3 minutes.
3. Stir in pizza sauce, cooked rice, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
4. Stuff each pepper with the sausage mixture, packing lightly. Place peppers upright in a baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with crumbled tofu or plant-based meat.
• Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

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