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Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers

Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 90 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 4 large green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed

  • Meat

    • 🥩 1 pound ground beef sirloin
    • 4 ounces ground Italian sausage

  • Grains

    • 🍚 1 cup cooked brown rice

  • Seasonings and Spices

    • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 🥚 1 large egg, lightly beaten
    • 🧀 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

  • Sauces

    • 🍅 1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided

  • Herbs

    • 🌿 Fresh chopped parsley

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a roasting pan (large enough for 8 pepper halves in a single layer) with cooking spray.

2

Combine ground sirloin, Italian sausage, brown rice, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg, and 1/2 cup Classico® Tomato and Basil Sauce in a large bowl. Mix until combined.

3

Divide meat mixture evenly among the green pepper halves and compress slightly. Arrange the halves in the prepared pan, spoon the remaining Classico® sauce on top, and cover with foil.

4

Bake in the oven until peppers are tender and meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 1 1/2 hours.

5

Remove from the oven, remove the foil, and top each pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese.

6

Turn oven to broil and place the uncovered peppers under the broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

638

Calories

  • 48g
    Protein
  • 37g
    Carbs
  • 33g
    Fats

💡 Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.For a low-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice for brown rice.Use sweet Italian sausage for a milder flavor or spicy Italian sausage for a kick.If you prefer not to broil, simply bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.