Italian Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 2-3 bell peppers
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• ¾ cup rice
• 1½ cup vegetable/chicken broth
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
• ¼ cup parmesan, freshly grated

Instructions

1. Cut peppers in half, removing the membrane and seeds.
2. Boil for 3-5 minutes until they are flexible.
3. Drain in a colander and set aside.
4. Cook rice in broth according to package directions. Set aside.
5. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high.
6. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes
7. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
8. Add hot Italian sausage and cook until it’s no longer pink, breaking it up with your spatula.
9. Add cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
10. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
11. Stuff peppers and place in a well-greased roasted dish.
12. Top each pepper with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.
13. Roast at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
14. Enjoy!