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Lasagna stuffed peppers baked with cheese

Lasagna Stuffed Peppers


  • Author: Velma
  • Total Time: PT50M
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Lasagna Stuffed Peppers take all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna—savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese—and tuck them inside tender bell peppers. A lighter, fun twist on traditional lasagna, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for serving)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare peppers: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds/membranes. Place cut side up in a baking dish.
  2. Cook filling: In a skillet, cook ground beef (or sausage) with onion until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Mix cheese filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  4. Assemble peppers: Spoon a layer of meat mixture into each pepper, then a spoonful of ricotta mix. Repeat layers until peppers are full. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  5. Bake: Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  6. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm with extra marinara if desired.
  • Prep Time: PT15M
  • Cook Time: PT35M
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
  • Calories: 410kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg