Ingredients
4 large green peppers1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1 cup chopped onion1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce3 cups cooked barley1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds. In a large kettle, blanch peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, onion and garlic until onion is tender and sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, barley, thyme, salt and pepper; heat through. Spoon into peppers; place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
