Italian Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers Recipe

Name: Italian Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 egg; 1/4 cup cooked rice; 1/4 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

Servings: persons

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
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup cooked rice
1/4 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

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.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.
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.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes more.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound bulk Italian turkey sausage, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Italian Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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