Italian Stuffed Peppers

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, salt, pepper and half the tomato sauce until well combined.

3. 3

   Slice tops off peppers and remove seeds and ribs.

4. 4

   With a small knife, cut a few small slits in the bottom of each pepper to drain liquid released by the filling as it cooks.

5. 5

   Select a baking dish that will hold the peppers snugly; pour remaining sauce in bottom of the dish.

6. 6

   Arrange peppers, open side up, and stuff with the filling mixture.

7. 7

   Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.

8. 8

   Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with nonstick spray.

9. 9

   Place sprayed side down over peppers.

10. 10

    Bake, covered, 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Uncover and baked 50 minutes more, or until meat has cooked through and cheese is bubbly,.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.