Italian-Inspired Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
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4 large green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed
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1 pound ground beef sirloin
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4 ounces ground Italian sausage
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1 cup cooked brown rice
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 clove garlic, minced
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¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
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2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a roasting pan with cooking spray, large enough to fit 8 pepper halves in a single layer.
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In a large bowl, mix the ground sirloin, Italian sausage, cooked brown rice, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg, and 1/2 cup of Classico® Tomato & Basil sauce until well combined.
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Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the pepper halves, pressing down slightly. Arrange the stuffed peppers in the prepared roasting pan. Top with the remaining Classico® Tomato & Basil sauce. Cover with aluminum foil.
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Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until the peppers are tender and the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165°F.
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Remove the pan from the oven, discard the foil, and sprinkle shredded cheese over each stuffed pepper.
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Set the oven to broil and place the stuffed peppers under the broiler. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 638 | Calories |
| 33g | Fat |
| 37g | Carbs |
| 48g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 638 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 33g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 14g | 72% |
| Cholesterol 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium 1411mg | 61% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 13g | |
| Protein 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin C 134mg | 148% |
| Calcium 547mg | 42% |
| Iron 4mg | 21% |
| Potassium 742mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5