Italian Sausage-Stuffed Bell Peppers with NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil
These Italian Sausage-Stuffed Bell Peppers are a hearty, satisfying dish elevated by the bold flavors of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil. The sweet, smoky peppers are filled with a savory mixture of Italian sausage, rice, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all enhanced by the olive oil’s rich, herbaceous essence.
Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, these stuffed peppers deliver restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. The NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil ties the flavors together, giving the dish an irresistible gourmet touch. Serve with a simple salad or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Bell Peppers: 4 large (any color), tops removed and seeds scooped out
- Italian Sausage: 1 pound, crumbled
- Cooked Rice: 1 cup
- Marinara Sauce: 1 cup
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 small, finely diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Fresh Basil: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
Equipment: Baking dish, skillet, mixing bowl, spoon.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
- Preheat the Oven (5 minutes):
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil.
- Cook the Sausage Mixture (10 minutes):
- Heat 1 tablespoon of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until soft. Stir in the crumbled Italian sausage, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Prepare the Filling (5 minutes):
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, rice, marinara sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella, salt, black pepper, and basil. Mix until evenly combined.
- Stuff the Peppers (5 minutes):
- Spoon the sausage mixture into the prepared bell peppers, packing it in gently. Place the stuffed peppers upright in the baking dish.
- Bake and Finish (25 minutes):
Drizzle the remaining NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil over the peppers. Bake for 20 minutes, then sprinkle the tops with the remaining mozzarella. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Utensils
- Baking dish
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
Notes
Stuffed peppers are like little edible gift boxes, and these are filled with delicious surprises! The NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil adds a gourmet touch that makes this dish feel fancy without the hassle. Bonus: they look as good as they taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg