Orzo-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Orzo-Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large green peppers; 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 1 lb bulk Italian sausage; 1/2 cup red onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 cups marinara sauce or 2 cups spaghetti sauce; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, minced; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

4 large green peppers
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 cups marinara sauce or 2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, minced
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

1
Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
2
In large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
3
Cook orzo according to package directions.
4
Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
5
Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture.
6
Add the marinara sauce, tomato, basil, rosemary and pepper flakes.
7
Spoon into peppers.
8
Place in a greased 11-inch by 7-inch baking dish.
9
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
10
Uncover, sprinkle with cheeses.
11
Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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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: 4 large green peppers, 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked, 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, 1/2 cup red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Orzo-Stuffed Peppers 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.

Orzo-Stuffed Peppers

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