Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Name: Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 5-6 medium bell peppers, with the tops cut off and cleaned inside. Reserve the fleshy parts from the tops and chop them up to use in the filling; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil ((use as needed)); 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt ((to taste)); 10 cloves garlic, minced ((can use more or less depending on how much you like garlic!) ); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((to taste)); 1 pound hot Italian sausage; 15 ounces diced tomatoes ((1 can)); 1 cup cooked white rice; 1/2 - 1 cup chicken broth ((as needed)); handful of fresh basil, cut into ribbons ((optional) ); 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 ounces shredded parmesan cheese ((or freshly grated) )

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

These Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers are the perfect blend of hot Italian sausage, aromatic herbs, fresh bell peppers, and cheesy goodness in this easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!

Updated at: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:26:45 GMT