Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers
Here is a recipe I found for Sausage-Stuffed Peppers. It was found on an index card box full of recipes that my mother had given me.
Ingredients
- 6 Large green bell peppers
- 3/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz zucchini (shredded)
- 3/4 lb italian sausage (casing removed)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup romano cheese (grated)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- kosher salt and cracked pepper (to taste)
Slice tops from peppers and reserve. Remove seed and veins. Blanch peppers and tops in boiling water for about 5 mins. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking process. Pat dry and set aside. Saute onions and garlic in butter and olive oil for 4-5 mins or until soft. Add zucchini and saute for about 5 mins, tossing frequently. In a separate pan, cook sausage, drain the fat, and then add to vegetables. Add breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and egg. Season with the salt and pepper. Mix well. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the peppers. Places stuffed peppers with the tops on them into a greased baking dish. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25-30 mins.
