Preheat the oven to 375
Cut each bell pepper in half and remove the seeds and ribs. Drizzle insides and outsides with olive oil and season with salt.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are mostly cooked
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, crumble and brown the italian sausage. Drain and add in mushrooms and onions until cooked through. Add in garlic, tomatoes, rice, and seasonings
Continue to cook for 5-10 minutes, then spoon filling into the par-cooked peppers. Top with shredded cheese and place back in the oven for 15-20 minutes
Serve immediately