I made stuffed green peppers last night and for some reason, they were soooooooo tasty! You know how sometimes, something tastes just right, like a comfort food. Anyway, it was so delicious, I just thought I needed to share the recipe in case there are others who needed some scrumptiousness.
Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers
4 large sweet red, yellow or green peppers, halved lengthwise (I buy green just because they are cheaper, and I only buy two because my kids don't eat peppers yet)
2 cups cooked orzo pasta (um...I have a hard time finding orzo, so I just use small shells)
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, well drained (I like fresh)
1 cup diced cooked Italian sausage or salami (I usually use pepperoni)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or oregano or 1-1/2 teaspoons of the dried varieties
8 slices Provolone
Hot spaghetti sauce, optional
Place pepper halves in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave, covered, on high for 6 minutes or until tender. In a medium bowl, combine orzo, tomatoes, sausage and basil. Arrange pepper halves, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish. Fill with orzo mixture. Top with cheese. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until cheese is golden. Serve with spaghetti sauce if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Apparently I don't follow the recipe very exactly, but I really like it. And I would have taken a picture, but it was gone so quickly last night. Maybe I shouldn't have written this post, because now I want some more.
4 comments:
Mmmm I like those too...only my recipe is different. more american. i'll have to try yours.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Did I mention mmmmmmmmmmmm, and mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Where's my pepper?
When I started to read this recipe, I just cracked up. I mean, you made substitutions for so many ingredients, it's practically like a different recipe! What do you think the chances are that I could get Tim to eat a green pepper? Let alone Dad! But I bet I'd enjoy them. (Maybe we can have them when I come to visit next month).
That sounds so good but unfortunately my husband hates peppers of any kind. Its such a bummer. I really like orzo too but have never cooked it myself. Thanks again for all your recipes. I actually have a week and a half of a menu and bought all my food. Its such a relief! You are the greatest!
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