Description
Enjoy the fusion of Italian flavors with a low-carb twist in these delicious Lasagna Stuffed Peppers. Bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef or sausage, ricotta cheese, and marinara sauce, topped with melted cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Bell Peppers:
- 4 large bell peppers (halved and seeded)
Meat Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (divided)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Others:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers: Arrange the halved bell peppers in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Cook the meat: Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan.
- Assemble the peppers: Fill each pepper half with meat sauce, ricotta mixture, more meat sauce, and top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Use turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
- Serve with garlic bread or a simple salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
