Italian Stuffed Jalapeños

Ingredients:

• 15 jalapeños, preferably red, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
• 1 tbsp. l. rapeseed oil
• 0.9 kg raw Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup crushed red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons of crushed garlic
• 2 cups mascarpone or cream cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• 0.5 tbsp. grated mozzarella

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C and position the rack on the middle shelf of the oven.
2. Place the jalapeños on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Turn on the grill.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet. Add the sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature, then stir in the mascarpone and Parmesan. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into each jalapeño half and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of mozzarella.
5. Place the baking sheet with stuffed peppers in the oven and grill until the mozzarella is melted.