Italian Style Unstuffed Pepper

Name: Italian Style Unstuffed Pepper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage; 1½ cups Long-Grain White Rice; 1 (0.7oz) packet Zesty Italian Seasoning Mix; 1/2 White or Sweet Onion; 2 Green Bell Peppers; 24 oz jar Marinara Sauce; 2 cups Low-Sodium Bone Broth; 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes; 1½–2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

5 mins prepServes 6

Hi, I’m Brooke! You have probably seen me on Social Media as Meals and Munchies. I’m a busy stay at home mom who loves sharing easy, family-friendly meals that come together fast—because let’s be honest, we don’t always have time for complicated. Whether you’re chasing toddlers, working from home, or just trying to get dinner on the table after work without a fuss, you’re in the right place. Meals and Munchies is where I share real-life recipes that are quick, comforting, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Easy recipes for every day life- let’s get cooking!These dump-and-bake recipes take 5 minutes to throw together, have minimal prep, and are my go-to when I want something quick. Simply toss the dish with ingredients in the oven, and forget about it until the timer dings. No stovetop, no stress—just simple, cozy meals that practically cook themselves while you chase your toddler or sneak in a moment of peace.This Italian-Style Unstuffed Pepper casserole is an easy, one-pan comfort meal packed with bold flavors and simple ingredients. Made with savory ground Italian sausage, bell peppers, rice, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, this family-friendly dinner delivers all the classic stuffed pepper flavors without the extra prep work. Everything bakes together in one dish, making it perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. With minimal hands-on time and hearty ingredients, this unstuffed pepper recipe is a budget-friendly, satisfying dinner that reheats well and tastes even better the next day.

6 servings

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0 Preheat the oven to 375°F.
1 Brown the ground Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain excess grease if needed.
2 If using an oven-safe skillet, keep the sausage in the skillet. Otherwise, transfer the cooked sausage to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3 Add the uncooked rice, Italian seasoning packet, chopped onion, and chopped bell peppers to the sausage.
4 Pour in the marinara sauce.
5 Fill the empty marinara jar with the bone broth, shake, and add it to the dish.
6 Add the diced tomatoes, then stir everything together until the rice is fully coated and evenly mixed.
7 Cover the skillet with a lid or tightly cover the baking dish with foil.
8 Bake for 45 minutes, then carefully remove from the oven and stir the mixture.
9 Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
10 Return to the oven uncovered and bake for 15 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11 Remove from the oven and let sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

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