Pasta-Filled Peppers Recipe

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

Servings: persons

6 medium sweet red, green or yellow pepper
6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
3/4 cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1-3/4 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Place whole peppers on a broiler pan; broil 6 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until skins are blistered and blackened, turning often. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins. Carefully cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds. Set peppers aside.
2
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
3
, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add tomatoes; cook for 1 minute. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and broth until smooth. Gradually stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
4
Drain spaghetti; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, basil and Parmesan; toss. Spoon into peppers.
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Place in a 3-qt. microwave-safe baking dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-3 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 sweet red, green or yellow pepper, 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, 3/4 cup diced onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta-Filled 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 Peppers

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