Stuffed Banana Peppers
Delicious stuffed banana peppers filled with savory sausage, cheese, and herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh yellow banana peppers (5 to 6 inches long)
- 1 lb loose Italian sausage (hot or sweet)
- 0.75 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (plus 2 tbsp for topping)
- 0.5 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (finely minced)
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 fillets oil-packed anchovy (mashed to a paste)
- 2.5 cups marinara sauce (or good-quality crushed tomatoes)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Rinse and dry the banana peppers, slice off the tops and scrape out the seeds.
- Mix together the sausage, 0.75 cup Pecorino Romano, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, garlic, parsley, anchovy, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff each pepper with the sausage mixture, filling to the tip.
- Spread 1.5 cups marinara sauce across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a single layer and spoon 1 cup of marinara over them.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil and sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, always use fresh ingredients. You can also add diced bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrients.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/banana-pepper-recipe/