These Lasagna Stuffed Peppers are a healthy, hearty meal that are sure to impress your family and friends! All you will need are a handful of pantry staples and these step-by-step instructions!
This recipe is a great way to create a well-rounded, filling meal while also keeping it relatively light. This recipe is full of protein and veggies yet only 7.4 net carbs per serving!
Lasagna stuffed peppers have an impressive appearance, yet they’re surprisingly easy to prepare. They’re full of budget-friendly ingredients and only require a couple pieces of cookware so there is minimal clean up! These ingredients are common pantry staples, but don’t stress just yet if you’re missing one. Stuffed peppers are a great recipe to customize based on your personal preferences or the ingredients you already have on hand.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy. This recipe only requires a couple simple steps and 10 minutes of prep time.
- Budget Friendly. You will only need a handful of pantry staples.
- Versatile. It is easy to modify the protein or veggies based on your personal preferences or what ingredients you already have on hand.
Recipe Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. You can find exact measurements at the bottom of the page in the printable recipe card.
- Produce: large bell peppers (any color), yellow onion, garlic, and spinach
- Ground beef: you could also use ground turkey or ground chicken if desired.
- Spices: Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt,
- Pasta sauce: We used Rao’s low carb marinara but you can choose a different red sauce if desired.
- Cheeses: shredded mozzarella and ricotta cheese (provides the classic lasagna flavor and texture)
- Fresh basil (optional): use for garnishing
How to Make Lasagna Stuffed Peppers
In addition to the ingredients listed above you will need a 9 x 13 baking dish or baking sheet, skillet, cutting board, and knife to make this delicious stuffed pepper recipe!
Prep the peppers
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment. Slice the bell peppers in half and remove seeds and pith. Set them on the baking sheet and set aside.
Cook ground beef and onion
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, crumbling as it cooks. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once browned, add the onion and saute 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds more.
Add the sauce
Stir in the pasta sauce and cook until warmed. Stir in the spinach and cook another minute or until the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat.
Bake
Fill each bell pepper about halfway with the meat mixture. Spread ricotta over the top of the meat mixture, then add another layer of the meat mixture. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, uncover and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the bell peppers evenly. Return to the oven for 15 minutes, broiling for the last 2-3 if desired. Then sprinkle with fresh basil and serve!
Serve
These Lasagna Stuffed Peppers are a filling, well-rounded meal all on their own. However, if you’re hosting a party or just looking for a couple additional sides, here are a few options that would go great with this recipe!
Storage and Reheating Instructions
This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. First, allow to cool completely before placing in an airtight container to store in the refrigerator. You can reheat them in the oven or microwave. In the microwave, reheat in 30-second increments until heated to your desired level. We recommend reheating in the oven for the best flavor. If reheating in the oven, reheat at 350 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes or until heated to your desired level.
Tips and Tricks
- Save money by sticking with green bell peppers. A mix of red, yellow, and green bell peppers makes for a great presentation, but you can save a notable amount by choosing only green bell peppers.
- Customize your stuffed bell peppers. Feel free to make adjustments to the protein or vegetables used in this recipe based on your personal preferences.
- Choose similarly sized bell peppers for the most consistent cooking.
Recipe FAQ
Yes, this recipe is gluten free when prepared as described.
No, for this recipe it isn’t necessary to precook the peppers.
Yes, ground turkey, chicken, or pork would all be good options.
Each stuffed bell pepper half is 7.4 net carbs.
Other Budget Friendly Recipes
- Cabbage Soup– The perfect choice when you’re in need of comfort food on a fall or winter day! With this recipe, you can be ready to serve in about 30 minutes after only a few simple steps.
- Keto Pizza Stuffed Peppers– less than 5 net carbs per serving and loaded with pizza flavor. They’re made with green bell peppers, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and lots of mozzarella!
- Low Carb Chili– Features tons of meat, peppers, spices and tomatoes! At about 8 net carbs per serving this low carb, no bean chili will become a family favorite!
- Sausage and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner– Uses one pan, is ready in 30 minutes and has 6 net carbs per serving!
Lasagna Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1 ¼ cups red pasta sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment. Slice the bell peppers in half and remove seeds and pith. Set them on the baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, crumbling as it cooks. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Once browned, add the onion and saute 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds more.
- Stir in the pasta sauce and cook until warmed. Stir in the spinach and cook another minute or until the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat.
- Fill each bell pepper about halfway with the meat mixture. Spread ricotta over the top of the meat mixture, then add another layer of the meat mixture. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, uncover and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the bell peppers evenly. Return to the oven for 15 minutes, broiling for the last 2-3 if desired.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve!
Notes
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Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, just reheat in the microwave!
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You can sub in ground turkey or chicken instead of beef!
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Cottage cheese can be used instead of ricotta if desired!
