Italian Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Italian Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers Recipe). I got this delicious recipe from a family friend when looking for something to do with all the extra Cubanelle peppers in my garden. I love the versatility in this recipe because I have a vegetarian; I omit the sausage in the mixture when making a batch for her, and everyone can enjoy this flavorful dish. It can be served with your favorite Italian pasta sauce for extra flair. It's delicious with side of pasta and fresh Italian garlic bread.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 1hr11 mins

Total: 1hr36 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Italian Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian turkey sausage

2 tablespoons olive oil

divided

1 cup finely chopped onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

½ cup Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup mozzarella cheese

1 egg

¼ cup cooked rice

¼ cup grated Romano cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

8 Cubanelle peppers

stemmed and seeded

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Cook and stir sausage in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease and transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet; cook and stir onion and garlic until fragrant 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in sausage bread crumbs Monterey Jack cheese mozzarella cheese egg rice Romano cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 4

Wipe out skillet and heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook and stir Cubanelle peppers until lightly browned 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stuff Cubanelle peppers with rice mixture using a teaspoon to push it into the tip. Arrange stuffed peppers in a 10x13-inch baking dish; cover dish with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender about 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Italian Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 272.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.1g 38%

Carbohydrates: 16.3g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 14.9g 23%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 80.7mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 370IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 40.9mg 68%

Folate: 26.5mcg 7%

Calcium: 189.3mg 19%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 28.8mg 10%

Potassium: 339.8mg 10%

Sodium: 846.7mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 134.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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