bobs-stuffed-banana-peppers.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Cut off tops of peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. Chop edible portions of tops; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.",
        "Heat butter in a medium skillet. Saute reserved chopped pepper, onion and celery until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic. Season with basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).",
        "Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.",
        "Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer, fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Place in a 3 quart casserole dish, and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.",
        "Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "8 banana peppers",
        "2 tablespoons butter",
        "1/2 cup chopped onion",
        "1/2 cup chopped celery",
        "1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes",
        "1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce",
        "2 cloves garlic, minced",
        "1 teaspoon dried basil",
        "1 teaspoon dried oregano",
        "2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided",
        "1 egg",
        "1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce",
        "1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "1 pound hot Italian sausage",
        "1 pound mild Italian sausage",
        "1 1/2 cups bread crumbs"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Bob's Stuffed Banana Peppers",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/23074/bobs-stuffed-banana-peppers/"
}