Description
All the comforting flavors of classic stuffed peppers in a simple one-pan casserole! With Italian sausage, bell peppers, rice, and tomatoes, this hearty dish is perfect for easy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 bell peppers, diced
1 lb ground Italian sausage
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked white rice
1 (14.5 oz) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Prep your pan & oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. - Sauté aromatics
Warm the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for around 3 minutes until aromatic. - Cook sausage and peppers
Toss in the diced bell peppers and sausage, and cook until the sausage is browned. - Season
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, oregano, and black pepper—mix until well combined. - Add rice and tomatoes
Fold in the cooked white rice and the can of diced tomatoes, stirring everything together until evenly blended. - Bake the casserole
Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the center is thoroughly warmed. - Rest and serve
Take the casserole out of the oven and allow it to sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or lean beef for sausage. Add extra veggies like zucchini or mushrooms to boost nutrition. Great for freezing or making ahead
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Protein: 10 g