Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Pure Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 ounces, weight Sweet Or Hot Italian Sausage Links, Casing Removed
  • 1/4 cups Finely Diced Yellow Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Sliced Black Olives
  • 1 cup Cooked Pasta (I Use Rotelle)
  • 10 ounces, weight Canned Tomato Sauce
  • 1/4 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Stock
  • 2 whole Bell Peppers, Cut Lengthwise
  • 12 slices Pepperoni (small Slices)
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and Italian sausage, crumbling sausage as it cooks.
  • Add onions and saute until sausage is thoroughly cooked.
  • Drain grease.
  • Add black olives, cooked pasta, and tomato sauce.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook 34 minutes, stirring well.
  • In an 8 x 8 baking dish, add vegetable stock.
  • Set bell pepper halves inside dish.
  • Scoop equal portions of sausage mixture into each one.
  • Top each with 3 slices pepperoni and mozzarella.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 34 minutes to crisp the top.
  • Serve immediately.
  • We love these with crusty bread and a small green side salad with creamy Italian dressing (see my recipe box).
  • Hope you enjoy!