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A baked lasagna in a red casserole dish sits on a wooden table, topped with melted cheese. Fresh basil, grated cheese, sliced bread, and utensils are arranged around the dish.

Stuffed Banana Peppers

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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 5-8 Banana Peppers
  • 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
  • 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 24 oz. Jar spaghetti sauce
  • cup mozzarella (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan (shredded)

Instructions

  • Preheat grill/oven to 350°.
  • Wash and trim tops off the banana peppers.
  • Cut a slit down one side, not cutting all the way through, and remove the seeds.
  • In a mixing bowl, add in the ricotta, sausage, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
  • Stir ingredients well.
  • Gently stuff the banana peppers with the filling, they can be slightly overfilled.
  • In a casserole dish pour your spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom and lay the stuffed banana peppers on top.
  • Cover the dish tight with foil and bake for 55 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle cheeses on top.
  • Return to the grill/oven, uncovered, and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve when ready.