Baked Lasagna Stuffed Peppers
April 15, 2019
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Baked Lasagna Stuffed Peppers - full of traditional hearty Italian flavors like ground beef sautéed with marinara, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheese… all packed in sweet bell peppers
Ingredients
6 tricolored bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1/3 rounded cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1½ cups marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Wash peppers and dry. Cut off the tops and remove seeds/core, then carefully slice off just the very bottom of each pepper to create a flat surface. Don't cut off too much or the sauce will leak.
Spray a 9X13 cooking dish with cooking spray then place the peppers upright in the dish.
Cook the peppers, whole, for approximately 15 minutes. (This will result in al dente doneness. If you prefer your peppers to have a softer texture, cook 5-10 minutes longer.)
While the peppers are cooking in the oven, bring olive oil to medium heat in a large saucepan. Saute chopped onions and olive oil for 3-5 minutes, then add garlic, and cook for another minute.
FULL RECIPE