These delicious Italian Beef Stuffed Peppers are filled with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, Italian-style tomatoes, marinara sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella. An easy, comforting dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
6 bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
1 lb ground Italian sausage or lean ground beef
2 cups cooked penne or rotini pasta
1 can (14.5 oz) Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup marinara sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the halved bell peppers in a lightly greased baking dish, cut side up.
3.Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage or ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
4.Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
5.Add the drained diced tomatoes and marinara sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
6.Stir in the cooked pasta and ½ cup mozzarella cheese until everything is well combined.
7. Spoon the beef-and-pasta mixture generously into each bell pepper half.
8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the peppers begin to soften.
9. Remove the foil and top each pepper with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
10. Bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
11. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
Approx. Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: ~430 kcal
Protein: ~28g
Carbohydrates: ~35g
Fiber: ~5g
Fat: ~21g