Italian sausage and pepper bake
Italian sausage and pepper bake recipe in the pork category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 sweet red pepper, sliced
- 1, 14 1/2 ounces, can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- Salt and pepper
- 1, 20 ounces, package frozen stuffed shells or manicotti
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, optional
Recipe method:
- Cook Italian sausage. Drain.
- Slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil.
- Add onion and peppers. Cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings and cooked sausage.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Coat shallow 2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread half of sauce in bottom of dish.
- Arrange pasta in dish. Cover with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil. Bake at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes.
- Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
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