Pasta-Filled Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Pasta-Filled Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium red peppers or 6 medium green peppers or 6 medium yellow peppers; 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti; ¾ cup diced onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 ¾ cups diced fresh tomatoes; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 ¼ cups chicken broth; ¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup minced fresh basil; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

6 medium red peppers or 6 medium green peppers or 6 medium yellow peppers
6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
¾ cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 ¾ cups diced fresh tomatoes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Place whole peppers on a broiler pan; broil 6 inches from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until skins are blistered and blackened, turning often.
2
Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
3
Peel off and discard charred skins.
4
Carefully cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds.
5
Set peppers aside.
6
Cook Spaghetti according to package directions.
7
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender.
8
Add tomatoes; cook for 1 minute.
9
In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and broth until smooth.
10
Stir into the tomato mixture.
11
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
12
Drain spaghetti; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat.
13
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, basil, and parmesan; toss.
14
Spoon into peppers.
15
Place into a 3 quart.
16
microwave-safe baking dish.
17
Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

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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: 6 medium red peppers or 6 medium green peppers or 6 medium yellow peppers, 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, ¾ cup diced onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta-Filled Bell 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.

Pasta-Filled Bell Peppers

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