Italian Stuffed Peppers

By Ellie

4 Person

70 Minutes

0 Calories

Italian Stuffed Peppers are a delicious new way to enjoy a classic! Fresh bell peppers stuffed with Italian sausage, white rice, diced tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese, this recipe takes stuffed peppers to a whole new level. If you're looking for an easy, delicious dinner the whole family will love, these Italian Stuffed Peppers are IT!

Ingredients

2 tbsp. fresh Italian parsley, minced
8 oz. Roundy's shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (14 oz.) can Kroger Italian Style Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1/2 c. diced onion
1 lb. Kroger Italian sausage
2 c. cooked rice
6 large bell peppers

Method

01

Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and membrane. Set aside.
02

Prepare rice according to package instructions (2/3 c. uncooked rice yields 2 c. cooked).
03

While rice is cooking, brown Italian sausage and onion in a large skillet until no pink remains. Drain grease.
04

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together cooked rice, Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, 1 ½ c. cheese, and 2 Tbsp. parsley.
05

Spoon into peppers, filling them completely.
06

Place stuffed peppers into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Add 1/4 c. water to the bottom of the pan.
07

Top peppers with remaining ½ c. cheese.
08

Cover with foil; bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more.