Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This Stuffed Peppers Recipe is not your traditional recipe. It uses minimal ingredients, is so easy to prepare and the results are phenomenal. Tender peppers with a sausage filling in a homemade marinara sauce and topped with cheese.

Enjoy these stuffed peppers with a side of mashed potatoes or baked rice and refrigerator pickles.

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How to make Stuffed Peppers-

• Cut off tops of peppers, slice in half and deseed. Pour hot water over the peppers, set aside.
• Combine the ingredients for the Italian sausage stuffing.
• Prepare the homemade marinara sauce.
• Drain peppers and stuff with meat.
• Cover peppers with marinara sauce and cheese.
• Bake and enjoy!

What kind of marinara can be used for stuffed peppers?

I prefer to make homemade marinara per instruction in the recipe. However, if you want to skip this step, your favorite marinara may be used instead.

Tip: For tender peppers, once you deseed them and cut in half, cover them with hot water.

What kind of pepper can I use?

If you like spicy, that is the best way to go. It gives it a wonderful kick and makes the recipe so much more enjoyable. You can use your favorite hot pepper, a hot green pepper or banana pepper would great (anything in that family).

If you don’t want spicy, a Hungarian or cubanelle pepper may be used. You can also use half the peppers as spicy and half as sweet peppers.

I hope you loved this easy Stuffed Peppers Recipe. Don’t forget to tag us on social media if you make this recipe. We love to see your creations. #ValentinasCorner

OTHER RECIPES TO TRY:

• Cabbage Rolls– Ukrainian classic.
• Pasta and Meat in Skillet– For busy evenings.
• Flounder with Vegetables Recipe– For the seafood lovers.

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Stuffed Pepper Recipe

Tender peppers stuffed with a sausage filling in a homemade marinara sauce and topped with cheese. 

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time55 mins

Total Time1 hr 10 mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: stuffed peppers

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 609kcal

Author: Valentina's Corner

Ingredients

peppers-

• 6-7 peppers
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• ½ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 8 oz provolone cheese, sliced
• 1/2 small onion, finey chopped

marinara sauce-

• 2 (14.5 each) cans tomatoes
• 1/2 celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 carrot, finely chopped or grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1 Tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper

Instructions

Prepare homemade marinara-

• In a skillet, heat oil and butter. Once hot, add onion. Saute until tender.
• Add celery and carrots, cook until carrots and celery are tender and fully cooked.
• Add the canned tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
• Transfer sauce from pan to a handheld mixer (or blender) and blend until smooth. Return to skillet and turn heat down to simmer. 

Preparing peppers:

• In a bowl, combine the sausage, chopped jalapenos, garlic, and onion, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Mix until well incorporated.
• Cut the peppers in half and deseed.
• Stuff the peppers with the sausage and place into a casserole dish.
• Add the marinara sauce over the peppers.
• Add the cheese over top.
• Cover with foil, and bake at 400°F for 35 minutes.
• Uncover dish and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, until cheese melts and bubbles.
• Serve hot. Enjoy!