Description
A delightful twist on classic lasagna, featuring bell peppers stuffed with a rich filling of seasoned meat, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 jar marinara sauce (low sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully cut the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper, mixing until smooth.
- Generously stuff each bell pepper with the meat and cheese mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with lentils or plant-based meat. Make-ahead tips: Prepare the filling a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg