Italian Stuffed Peppers
Green bell peppers stuffed with cooked ground sausage, orzo, and a seasoned tomato sauce. Top these with Parmesan and Mozzarella then bake until browned and bubbly perfection!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian American
Ingredients
3 green bell peppers
1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage
1 15oz can crushed tomatoes
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry orzo
1 cup water
1/2 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare the peppers by slicing them in half length-wise and removing the seeds and ribs and place face-up in a 9×13 casserole dish. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and carefully absorb any excess moisture with a paper towel.
2. While the peppers are baking prepare the rest of the ingredients. In a medium pot melt the butter then add the dry orzo. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to toast the pasta. Reduce heat if any pieces are getting too browned too quickly. Cook for 4 minutes, then carefully pour in the 1 cup of water. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently towards the end so the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
3. In a large pan, add the Italian sausage and cook fully, breaking into crumbles as you cook. Once the sausage is cooked, pour in the can of crushed tomatoes and season with the garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Stir well, then pour in the cooked orzo.
4. Fill the peppers with the sausage orzo mixture, then top with the Parmesan, and lastly with the Mozzarella.
5. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees.
Enjoy!