Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and easy way to make a healthy weeknight meal that everyone will love! They use a few key ingredients to create a savory dish, and can be customized with whatever you have on hand.
The recipe I am sharing today is for our Italian Stuffed Peppers which combines mild Italian sausage and other classic flavors like Oregano, Basil and Parmesan Cheese to create a mouth-watering pepper you will want to eat time and time again!
We use rice in these stuffed peppers but we have also done them with quinoa and couscous to change it up a bit. Either way, it is the perfect comfort food to whip up with the cooler days ahead.
Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 medium Bell Peppers assorted colors
- ½ large Onion diced
- 3 links Italian Sausage casing removed (can use mild or hot)
- 1 c White or Basmati Rice
- 1 c Strained Tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon each dried Parsley and Basil if you have fresh that is good too!
- ¼ c shredded Parmesan Cheese +more for topping
- salt and pepper to taste
- Olive Oil
Instructions
Prepping your Peppers
- Wash peppers and, using a sharp knife, cut off the tops (about ½")
- Remove the seeds and membrane of the pepper using a small paring knife, being careful not to puncture the pepper itself (if you do that is OK your rice will prevent too much stuffing from seeping out)
- Dice up your pepper tops (not including the stems)!
Cook the Rice and Filling
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Cook rice according to package and set aside
- Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil a medium pan and add in diced peppers and onions and saute for 2 mins
- Add in Sausage and spices and cook until browned (about 5 mins)
- Add your strained tomatoes and simmer for 3 mins, stir in parmesan, salt and pepper and remove from heat
Assembling your Stuffed Peppers
- Place empty peppers in a shallow dish, try to keep them close together so they don't fall over in the oven
- Start by stuffing them with rice until they are about ¾ full
- Fill the remaining portion of your pepper with your sausage mixture
- Top with grated parmesan
Notes
How easy is that?! I always seem to have some of the stuffing left over too, it is great for adding to pasta sauce later in the week (if you can make it last that long). Though often I find myself eating spoonfuls while I wait for my peppers to come out of the oven! I mean just look at how tasty it is...
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Wow just looking at these you have me wishing for them I havent thought about stuffed peppers in ages and now I must make them, these look amazing!
They are the PERFECT food for the Fall weather we have coming up, everyone always enjoys them 🙂 Enjoy
Stuffed peppers are such a great dinner option. The presentation is great, and you can make lots and tuck some in the freezer for later down the road. The addition of sausage is great...I like hot Italian!!
Great point Gloria! It is always so helpful to have ready-to-go meals in the freezer!! The sausage really makes these ones great!
I love stuffed peppers! These look perfect! Adding the sausage is a brilliant idea (:
Stuffed peppers is a huge family favorite in our home. I usually do ground meat but never tired Italian. Next time I'm going to try this one. Saving for later.
It gives it a nice Italian flair with the sausage👌
We love stuffed peppers! I often cut the peppers in half, and make them like a bot for people with smaller appetites. I like Gloria's suggestion about prepping and freezing some for late!
Yes Noel we generally eat half and then fill our plates with other veggies, though sometimes I can't help but eat the whole thing ha!
Stuffed peppers is my favorite and I love the variations of stuffing that works so well with peppers. Sausage rice stuffing sounds and looks absolutely delicious!
It really is a winning combination! And such an easy weeknight meal!
We love stuffed peppers especially with spicy sausage. It's such a great weeknight meal and everyone loves it! This dish is great to make ahead and just heat up when you're ready to eat.
I couldn't agree more Marisa, we love them!
I love stuffed peppers and yours look incredibly delicious. I haven't had them in so long...definitely need to try these soon!
Thanks so much Tammy!! Add them into your weekly meal rotation, I promise you won't be disappointed!
Stuffed peppers with sausage sounds delicious an easy dinner option with less effort. rice, cheese, and meat along with sweet pepper is so yum.
It really is great, and everyone always loves them!!
Wow this sounds super tasty. It's perfect family dinner. I think my family will love this. Can't wait to give this a try.
This looks so yummy, I want to make this tomorrow. But tell me... does it serve alone as a meal? What are some good side dishes to go along with this?
They are perfect served as your main dish, because they have protein, rice and veggies you get everything you want in one delicious serving!! I love to serve ours with a simple green salad and sometimes a slice of garlic bread. Let us know what you think of them!