Place raw halved bell peppers in the slow cooker along with four simple ingredients, and you’ll end up with a meal so flavorful your family will be asking for seconds.

This gentle slow-cooker method keeps bell peppers tender, colorful, and intact—never soft or soggy. Raw Italian sausage mixed with cooked rice absorbs savory juices as it cooks inside each pepper half. Marinara sauce provides a light steaming base, and melted mozzarella finishes the dish with a rich, creamy touch.

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers, halved and cored

• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 2 cups marinara sauce, divided

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided