Lasagna Stuffed Peppers
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!
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!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 bell pepper stuffedCalories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 10.3gProtein: 47gFat: 13.5gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 845mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 3.9g
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