Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers

Directions

Ingredients :

15 miniature multi-colored sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ red onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 pound ground mild Italian sausage

5 button mushrooms, diced

½ cup tomato paste

½ cup tomato sauce

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried rosemary

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

Methods :

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add Italian sausage and mushrooms; cook until meat is browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Place drained sausage mixture in a large mixing bowl along with tomato paste, tomato sauce, crushed red peppers, oregano, rosemary, black pepper, and thyme. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Fill each pepper half with mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes.