Stuffed Peppers With Tortellini

1. 1

   Cook the 1/2 cup tortellini according to the package directions, leaving them slightly under done.

2. 2

   In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients for the peppers, except the peppers. Adjust seaoning to your taste.

3. 3

   Cut the very tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and pith from the insides. You may need to trim a very small amout of the bottom to help them stand up on their own.

4. 4

   Stuff the peppers with the filling, packing it in and mounding it on top.

5. 5

   Bake in a 350 degree oven, I used a loaf pan for mine.

6. 6

   For crisp peppers bake uncovered for 45 minutes.

7. 7

   For a more tender pepper bake covered for 45 minutes, uncover and bake for 20 more minutes.

8. 8

   When the peppers for almost done prepare the 1 1/2 cups tortellini according to package directions. Drain and stir in the remaining ingredients.

9. 9

   Serve the pepper in the center of plate surrounded by the tortellini.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.