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
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix cheese filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- 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.
- Bake: Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- 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