ITALIAN-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS

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Stuffed peppers take on an Italian feel with the help of Classico® Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce, Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings. It's comfort food kicked up a notch--and gluten free!

Provided by Classico

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Classico® Pasta Sauce

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed
1 pound ground beef sirloin
4 ounces ground Italian sausage
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a roasting pan (large enough to accommodate 8 pepper halves in a single layer) with cooking spray.
  • Combine the ground sirloin, Italian sausage, brown rice, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg, and 1/2 cup Classico® Tomato & Basil sauce in a large bowl. Mix until combined.
  • Divide meat mixture evenly among the green pepper halves; press to compress slightly. Arrange halves in prepared pan. Spoon the remaining Classico® Tomato & Basil sauce onto the tops of the meat and peppers. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake until the peppers are soft and internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from oven. Remove foil and top each pepper with shredded cheese.
  • Turn oven to broil. Place peppers, uncovered under the broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 171.5 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 48.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1411.3 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

Muyodi Ronald
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These peppers were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Bnnnb Nnb
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peppers turned out perfectly. They were so delicious that I ate two of them!


Kamilia Samman
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These peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


VDozenT.V youtuber
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the combination of flavors.


Ricky Burdette
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These peppers were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Josiah G
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I'm not a big fan of peppers, but I loved these stuffed peppers. The filling was so flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Lennon Holding
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These peppers were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious.


Gulshad Khan
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I've tried many stuffed pepper recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors is amazing.


Suliman Amiri
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These peppers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best stuffed peppers he'd ever had.


Nupur Dey
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I made these peppers for my vegetarian friends and they loved them! They said it was the best vegetarian dish they'd ever had.


Jovanny Trejo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peppers turned out perfectly. They were so delicious that I ate two of them!


Supandi Gurung
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These peppers were good, but not great. The filling was a bit bland for my taste.


Tariq Hussain
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The peppers were incredibly flavorful and the filling was perfectly seasoned.


Rosalie Werner
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I've made these peppers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


AhmadShah Khatir
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These peppers were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Zoe Brinkkemper
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My family loved these stuffed peppers! They were so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.