stuffed peppers italian style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1 (1 pound) loaf stale italian bread, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, chopped
• 8 pitted green olives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place peppers in a greased baking dish; set aside. place crumbled bread in a large bowl, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup water; set aside.
• heat oil in a large heavy skillet over low heat. saute onion until translucent, then stir in garlic. let garlic cook for 2 minutes, then stir into bread. add anchovies, olives, olive oil, black pepper and red pepper. mix until well blended. mound pepper halves with stuffing. surround peppers with tomato sauce and a small amount of water. cover with foil.
• bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until peppers are tender. uncover for the last 15 minutes of baking, and baste occasionally with sauce.