15 Recipe For Italian Style Stuffed Peppers Dive Into Deliciousness!

Ingredients:

For the peppers:

• 6 bell peppers (any color will do, but red or orange are recommended for their sweetness)
• 1 cup of cooked rice (white or brown, your choice)
• 1 cup of cooked ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
• 1 cup of marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the filling:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 cup of mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 cup of marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Using a sharp knife, cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the seeds and white membrane.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Add the zucchini, carrot, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are slightly softened.
5. Stir in the cooked ground beef and 1/2 cup of marinara sauce. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
6. Stir in the cooked rice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Stuff the mixture into the hollowed out peppers and place them in a baking dish.
8. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the peppers and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Italian-style stuffed peppers!

There you have it - a simple and delicious recipe for Italian-style stuffed peppers. You can easily customize this recipe to your liking by using different types of meat, vegetables, and sauces. You can also make these vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding more veggies. These stuffed peppers make for a hearty and satisfying meal that will surely become a family favorite. Try this recipe out and impress your guests with your Italian cooking skills!