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Classic Italian Ricotta Stuffed Peppers

Two baked green Ricotta Stuffed Peppers topped with marinara sauce and melted, browned mozzarella cheese.
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Follow this simple recipe to make baked bell peppers filled with a creamy, savory ricotta and Parmesan mixture, topped with marinara sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup cooked white rice or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the peppers.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooked rice, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  4. Spoon the ricotta filling evenly into each bell pepper half, mounding it slightly.
  5. Pour the marinara sauce into the bottom of the baking dish around the peppers.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese over the top of the filling, and bake uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is lightly golden.
  9. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • To prevent the filling from becoming watery, drain excess liquid from the ricotta cheese using a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth for at least 30 minutes before mixing.
  • You can add 1/2 pound of cooked ground Italian sausage or ground beef to the filling mixture for a non-vegetarian option.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute the white rice with cooked orzo pasta.

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