Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 31
Serves: Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 large red, yellow or green bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, well drained
- 1 cup diced, cooked Italian sausage or salami
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or oregano or 1-1/2 tsp. dried basil or oregano
- 8 slices Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Provolone Cheese
- Spaghetti sauce, heated (optional)
Directions
Place pepper halves in microwave safe dish. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 6 minutes or until tender.
Combine orzo, tomatoes, sausage and basil in medium bowl. Arrange single layer of pepper halves, cut-side up, in baking dish. Fill each pepper with orzo mixture. Top with cheese.
Bake in preheated 375°F oven 25 minutes or until cheese is golden. Serve with heated spaghetti sauce, if desired.