Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers Or Zucchini Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers Or Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 bell peppers or 2 -3 large zucchini; Filling; 1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced or 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked; 1 cup water; 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce or 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; Topping; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce or 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce

Servings: persons

3 -4 bell peppers or 2 -3 large zucchini
Filling
1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced or 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce or 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Topping
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce or 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce

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["Brown ground meat with onion and garlic. Add rice, water, and sauce. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is done.", "Meanwhile, shred cheese. Wash and split peppers or zucchini. Split the peppers into thirds or quarters, depending on size. Or split zucchini in half. Remove seeds from peppers or scoop out the seeded center of zucchini, leaving about 1/2 inch all around. Arrange peppers or zucchini in a 9""x13"" or 10""x15"" pan, hollow side up.", "When the meat-rice mixture is cooked, turn off heat. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted. Stuff the peppers or zucchini. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce. Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes for peppers, or 45 minutes for zucchini, until heated through and sauce is bubbly."]

670

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 bell peppers or 2 -3 large zucchini, Filling, 1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers Or Zucchini falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers Or Zucchini

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