Italian Style Stuffed Peppers
Very easy
Hannah
Hannah

Italian Style Stuffed Peppers

3 minutesPrep time

26 minutesCook time

719 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Pasta (orzo)

1/4 cup

Pasta (orzo)

Marinara sauce

1/4 cup

Marinara sauce

Ground beef

1/4 lb

Ground beef

Mozzarella (shredded)

2 tbsp

Mozzarella (shredded)

Spinach (fresh)

1 cup

Spinach (fresh)

Parmesan (grated)

1 tbsp

Parmesan (grated)

Bell pepper (red)

1

Bell pepper (red)

Utensils

Oven, Stovetop, Sheet Tray, Pot (small), Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Cut off the stem of the bell pepper & remove the seeds inside. Coat the bell pepper with a drizzle of olive oil. Place the pepper onto a parchment paper lined sheet tray. Roast for 10-15 min.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo according to package directions. Drain the pasta & mix half of the marinara sauce with the orzo.
  • Step 3
    Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef & season with salt & pepper. Stir & cook for 5-7 min or until the ground beef is browned.
  • Step 4
    Add the remaining marinara sauce & spinach. Cook for 2-3 min until the spinach wilts. Add the orzo into the pan & stir everything together.
  • Step 5
    Remove the bell pepper from the oven & stuff with the beef mixture. If there's extra, save the remaining mixture for serving. Top with mozzarella cheese & place in the oven. Bake for 5-8 min or until the cheese is melty.
  • Step 6
    Serve topped with parmesan cheese & enjoy!