Lasagna Stuffed Peppers

30 minutes Prep Time
1 hour Cook Time
4 Servings

These stuffed peppers are a yummy new take on an old family favorite. Our Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano gives the meat filling that perfect blend of seasoning, along with Italian sausage and creamy ricotta cheese. These stuffed peppers are comfort food that can be enjoyed year round.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound Italian sausage, about 1 link
  • 1 pound ground beef, or Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup onion, very finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes Basil, Garlic & Oregano 14.5 oz

  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk variety
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley, flakes
  • 4 bell peppers, colors of your choice
  • 2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

Instructions

Step one

Preheat oven to 350º F

Step two

Remove Italian sausage from casing. Combine with ground beef in skillet.  Cook over medium-high heat, breaking meat apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink.  Drain off excess fat and return to skillet.  Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until onions are tender.  Using a blender, blend the Tuttorosso® Diced Tomatoes to a course puree.  Add the puree, fennel seeds, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet.  Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and reserve.

Step three

Combine egg, ricotta, 2 tablespoons parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese, dry parsley flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl until combined. Reserve.

Step four

Remove the tops of 4 equally sized bell peppers, remove seeds and ribs from inside. 

Step five

Spray the bottom of an 8×8 pan with non-stick spray.  Place peppers in the pan. Starting with the meat sauce, place 1/4 cup in the bottom of each pepper and spread evenly.  Divide cheese filling into 4 equal portions and spoon on top of the meat sauce layer.  Add another 1/4 cup (or more) of the meat sauce to fill each pepper cup.

Step six

In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, melted butter, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and granulated garlic.  Divide and sprinkle evenly over the top of each pepper.

Step seven

Add 1/4 cup of water to the baking dish and cover loosely with foil.  Bake for 45 minutes.  Remove from oven, remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bread crumbs are brown.

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