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Italian Stuffed Peppers

Italian Stuffed Peppers with Pasta and Sausage are an easy weeknight meal. These stuffed green bell peppers are bursting with perfectly cooked pasta, vegetables, sausage, tomato sauce and more. Topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until golden brown, this stuffed pepper recipe is excellent for any evening!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
47 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 432 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 4 green bell peppers
  • ½ lb. mini farfalle pasta
  • 12 oz. homestyle pasta sauce
  • 3 hot Italian sausage links
  • 1 zucchini halved and sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a large, deep baking dish with nonstick baking spray, and set aside.
  2. Put a large saucepan on the stovetop to boil. Season with salt.
  3. When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta, and cook to the box's instructions.
  4. Drain the pasta and set aside. Toss the pasta in tomato sauce.
  5. Cut the tops off the bell peppers. Core them, and clean the insides. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the pepper around the discarded stems into bite-sized pieces. (These pieces of the green bell pepper will be cooked instead of tossed out with the stems!)
  6. Place the hollowed out and seasoned peppers into the prepared baking dish, and set aside.
  7. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. When the skillet is hot, add the three Italian sausage links, turning occasionally to brown all the sides.
  9. While the sausage cooks, add the zucchini and the bite-sized pieces of bell pepper, and cook until soft.
  10. When the sausage is browned on all sides, slice into bite-sized pieces.
  11. Layer the sauced pasta, sausage and vegetables into the prepared green bell peppers. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  12. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  13. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • Recipe can easily be doubled.
  • This recipe can be made in advance. Make everything and assemble the peppers, then slide the almost finished product into the refrigerator. Pop into the oven and make for an additional 10-15 minutes, and enjoy when ready!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1stuffed pepper Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 888mg (37%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432

% Daily Value*

Serving 1stuffed pepper
Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 888mg 37%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.