Best 10 Stuffed Pepper Spaghetti Bake Recipes

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Cooking a satisfying and flavorful stuffed pepper spaghetti bake demands creativity and culinary expertise. This dish combines the classic Italian flavors of spaghetti, cheese, and herbs with the hearty goodness of bell peppers, creating a tantalizing meal that will delight taste buds and leave you craving more. With a variety of options and techniques to choose from, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect stuffed pepper spaghetti bake, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH SPAGHETTI STUFFING



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bell peppers, preferably a mix of red, orange, and yellow
Coarse salt
8 ounces thin spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 anchovy fillets
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Fresh oregano leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Place bell peppers directly over the flame of a gas-stove burner and roast, turning with tongs, until blackened all over. (Or roast peppers under the broiler.) Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 15 minutes. Peel off skins, slice off tops, and remove ribs and seeds.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than instructed on package. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high. Swirl in oil to coat, then add anchovies, breaking them up with the back of a spoon until dissolved. Add onion and capers and cook, stirring occasionally, just until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in vinegar and cook, stirring frequently, until almost evaporated. Add pasta and toss to coat.
  • Generously season cavity of each pepper with salt, then fill with a heaping 1/2 cup pasta mixture, twirling pasta with a fork to fit snugly. Place peppers side by side in a 2-quart oval baking dish. Bake until pasta starts to brown in a few spots, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving, topped with oregano.

STUFFED PEPPER SPAGHETTI BAKE



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This spaghetti bake with all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers is sure to be a family favorite. Spaghetti is tossed with beefy bell pepper and tomato sauce and baked in the oven until the Cheddar cheese top is melted and bubbling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups diced bell peppers (3 peppers)
3/4 cup diced onions
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat large pot of water to boiling; season generously with kosher salt. Boil spaghetti 3 minutes less than time indicated on package -- it should be quite flexible but still firm in center. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water; drain, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef with a dash of salt and a few grinds of pepper, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned. Remove beef from skillet with slotted spoon to plate; set aside. Wipe out skillet; add olive oil. Add bell peppers, onions and garlic with a pinch of salt; cook about 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add beef back to skillet, followed by both cans of tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine; simmer 5 minutes. Taste sauce for seasoning; add salt if needed. Add cooked pasta and half of the pasta water, tossing to coat -- add more pasta water if you want thinner sauce.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread mixture in baking dish; top with cheese.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes; remove foil, and bake about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BAKED STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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There are so many recipes for Baked Stuffed Peppers - each a little different, each bringing something a little different to the dinner table. This is the recipe I learned from my mother. A meal in itself I generally serve 1 stuffed pepper "half" per person along with freshly baked French bread and a tossed salad, for those with healthier appetites you can of course serve 2 "halves" per person. I like to use red and or yellow peppers over the green - I find the red/yellow peppers to be a bit sweeter. These can also be made ahead and frozen for OAMC - when ready to use simply thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 red peppers, halved, seeds & membranes removed
1 lb ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 pepper, minced (any color)
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Italian spices
1 egg, beaten
1/8 cup Italian breadcrumbs
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
plain spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade)
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl combine ground beef, cooked rice, minced pepper, minced onion, minced garlic, Italian seasonings, beaten egg, breadcrumbs and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Use your hands to mix ingredients well.
  • Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup - measure out a 1/2 cup meat mixture for each halved pepper and fill.
  • *At this point, if you are using this recipe for OAMC you can wrap your peppers in saranwrap, then place them in a zip-lock bag and store them in the freezer for later use.*.
  • Place peppers in a baking dish and cover with your favorite jarred or homemade spaghetti sauce (about 1 cup per pepper half).
  • Cover and allow to cook 90 minutes (Please note that I have only ever made 4 halves at one time - so the cooking time could be longer if making 6 or more at the same time.).
  • After 90 minutes, check to see how far along the peppers are cooked; if they are nearly done uncover and baste with some of the spaghetti sauce from the baking dish (as mentioned above, if baking many peppers all at one time there is the possibility that they will not be as far along at this point - please continue to bake covered an additional 30 to 45 minutes and then proceed with the following instructions.).
  • Bake an additional 20 minutes then top each pepper half with shredded cheese and continue baking another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve along side freshly baked bread and a salad, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.7, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 123.7, Sodium 164.7, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 25.9

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Get the taste of stuffed peppers without the fuss by making this easy casserole.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
2 cups diced bell peppers
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup uncooked white basmati rice
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar cheese blend (6 oz)

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, bell peppers, onion, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown and vegetables soften.
  • Add garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute longer.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce and soy sauce. Stir until well combined. Heat to boiling.
  • Add uncooked rice. Return to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1490 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

PASTA STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
8 ounces ditalini pasta
6 large bell peppers (any color)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings
2 cups marinara sauce
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
  • Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the pepper flesh from the tops and set aside. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membrane as you can. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish just large enough to accommodate them.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion and diced pepper tops. Cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the Italian sausage, crumbling it as you go, and stir until it is cooked and nicely browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce and black pepper, then remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the ricotta, half of the shredded mozzarella and the reserved pasta. Stir until well combined. Divide the mixture among the prepared peppers. Top the peppers with the remaining mozzarella and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Add 1/2 cup water to the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the peppers are soft and the cheese is bubbly, another 15 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with fresh basil.

UNDONE STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Layer the ingredients of this Undone Stuffed Pepper Casserole to save time & deliver big flavor. Enjoy this stuffed pepper casserole as a weeknight entrée!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 green peppers, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Brown meat with peppers and garlic in large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet; stir in rice, pasta sauce and 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

CLASSIC STUFFED PEPPERS



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Classic stuffed peppers are pared down for two, and the result is a savory and satisfying dish that tastes so delicious, you'll want to double the recipe and serve it to guests. Field editor Donna Brockett of Kingfisher, Oklahoma shared this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium green peppers
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash pepper
1/2 pound uncooked lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds. In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup of the spaghetti sauce, rice, onion, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Stuff into peppers. Place in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPAGHETTI SQUASH STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Spaghetti Squash Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup vegetable stock
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup shiitake mushroom, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups spaghetti squash, cooked & shredded
4 green bell peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Pan spray a shallow baking dish& set aside.
  • Bring stock to a boil in a large skillet.
  • Add zucchini, shiitakes, green onions, basil, thyme, garlic& pepper.
  • Simmer until the vegetables are tender, no longer than 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat& mix in the squash, set aside.
  • Slice off& reserve the tops of the peppers.
  • Remove& discard the seeds.
  • Place the peppers on the pan sprayed baking sheet.
  • Spoon the filling into the peppers.
  • Replace the tops, cover& bake for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 15, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 2.1

STUFFED PEPPER RICE BAKE



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A simple recipe with the flavors of stuffed peppers but made on the stovetop. Essentially deconstructed stuffed bell peppers. You can use red, green, yellow, or orange bell peppers.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Rice Casserole

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup (such as Campbell's®)
1 (14.1 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ¼ cups water, or more as needed
½ cup white rice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 medium bell peppers, diced
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until onion is soft and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds. Drain extra grease.
  • Add tomato soup, diced tomatoes, water, rice, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in diced peppers and cook until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese, cover, and let sit until cheese has melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 250.9 mg

MEATY STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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My husband loves this casserole; he has nicknamed it 'meat mountain.' Much easier to make than the usual stuffed pepper.

Provided by rebeccahayden87

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
6 small green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked white rice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
¼ (10.75 ounce) can water
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir green bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the hot butter until vegetables are slightly soft, 2 minutes. Stir sausage and ground beef into bell pepper mixture; cook until meat is crumbly and browned, stirring often, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain grease. Season mixture with salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
  • Mix diced tomatoes, rice, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce into meat mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into a large baking dish.
  • Whisk tomato soup with water in a bowl until smooth; pour soup over meat mixture. Spread Cheddar cheese over casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through and Cheddar cheese is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1467.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of bell pepper. For this recipe, it's best to use large, firm bell peppers that can hold the filling without collapsing.
  • Cook the spaghetti al dente. This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Don't overstuff the bell peppers. You want to be able to close them without the filling spilling out.
  • Use a variety of toppings. The more toppings you use, the more flavorful the dish will be.
  • Bake the stuffed bell peppers until they are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Stuffed bell peppers are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a stuffed bell pepper recipe that everyone will love.

So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give stuffed bell peppers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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