Sausage-Stuffed Green Peppers

Stuffed green peppers is a dish that just doesn't get enough play. Once you try this recipe using all your favorite ingredients, you'll be making it all the time.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casing removed
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
4 medium green peppers, seeded and cut in half lengthwise
2 cups Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce or Tomato, Basil & Garlic Italian Sauce

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until it's well browned, stirring often to break up the meat. Add the onion and oregano and cook until the onion is tender. Pour off any fat. Stir in the cheese.

2. Arrange the peppers in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Spoon the sausage mixture into the peppers. Pour the sauce over the filled peppers. Cover the baking dish.

3. Bake for 40 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with garlic and cheese toast. For dessert serve tiramisu.

Makes 8 servings (1 pepper half each).

This is a great dish to make ahead. Prepare the filling, stuff the peppers and top with sauce as directed, then cover with foil and refrigerate. They're ready to bake and serve whenever you are!

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Campbell's Kitchen - used with permission