A layer of tomato sauce at the bottom adds a hint of sweetness.
If you want to tame the heat, use sweet Italian turkey sausage in place of hot.
Directions
Position oven rack 8 inches from heat source; preheat to 350F.
Photo: Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Ruth Blackburn
Spread tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch broiler-safe baking dish.
Squeeze spinach over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible.
Transfer to a medium bowl; pull apart clumps.
Trim and discard tops from banana peppers.
Cut a lengthwise slit into each pepper; do not cut all the way through.
Remove and discard seeds.
Stuff the peppers evenly with the sausage mixture (about 3 tablespoons each).
Arrange the peppers, slits-down, in the prepared baking dish.
Drizzle evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of foil.
Bake until the peppers are tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
Set oven to broil; broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
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