ORZO-STUFFED PEPPERS

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Packed with orzo, Italian sausage and summer flavors, these stuffed peppers make a fun, fast-fixing meal. Get colorful with green, orange, red or yellow peppers. Use more or less pepper flakes to adjust the level of heat to your liking! -Kelly Evans, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large green peppers
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture. Add the marinara sauce, tomato, basil, rosemary and pepper flakes. Spoon into peppers. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Shubana Usman
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I made these stuffed peppers for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them! The orzo stuffing was especially good. I will definitely be making these again.


Enrique Redonda
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The orzo stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more cheese to the stuffing.


Bhai Bikash
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I really enjoyed these stuffed peppers. The orzo stuffing was so flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Ruman Rehan
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and they turned out great. The orzo stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdull Khan
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I made these stuffed peppers for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them! The orzo stuffing was especially good. I will definitely be making these again.


b Molekwa
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The orzo stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. The only problem was that they were a bit messy to eat. I would recommend using a fork and knife to eat them.


Shabana Zaheer
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed these stuffed peppers. The stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again, but I might use a different type of grain for the stuffing.


George Atkinson
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These stuffed peppers were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. The orzo stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again for a special occasion.


Adaez3 david
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I've been looking for a good stuffed pepper recipe and this one is it! The orzo stuffing was delicious and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Oga Eka
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The orzo stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more cheese to the stuffing.


Hridiy ND
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I made these for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them! The orzo stuffing was especially good. I will definitely be making these again.


K2 Gaming yt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stuffed peppers turned out great. I used a combination of ground beef and ground turkey for the stuffing and it was very flavorful. The peppers were cooked perfectly and the orzo was fluffy and delicious.


Nikola Yao
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I really enjoyed these stuffed peppers. The orzo stuffing was so flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Keith B.
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! I used a variety of peppers, including red, orange, and yellow, and they all turned out great. The orzo stuffing was cooked perfectly and the peppers were tender and flavorful.


rebecca yeo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the orzo, peppers, and cheese is just perfect.


Lea Nelson
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This was a hit with my family! The orzo stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.