Easy Sausage Stuffed Peppers

We love these easy sausage stuffed peppers filled with Italian sausage, spinach, creamy ricotta, and tomatoes. They’re hearty, flavorful, and quick to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering!

These stuffed peppers with sausage are a family favorite.

Serve these hearty stuffed peppers with your favorite salad, Mexican rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 3 medium bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage like chicken, pork or turkey sausage
• 1 (10oz) bag frozen spinach, thawed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup (113g) ricotta cheese, 4 ounces
• A handful of sliced cherry tomatoes, optional
• 1/4 cup (28g) shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 ounce
• A handful of fresh basil leaves, optional