ORZO-STUFFED PEPPERS

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Packed with orzo, Italian sausage and summer flavors, these stuffed peppers make a fun, fast-fixing meal. Get colorful with green, orange, red or yellow peppers. Use more or less pepper flakes to adjust the level of heat to your liking! -Kelly Evans, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large green peppers
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture. Add the marinara sauce, tomato, basil, rosemary and pepper flakes. Spoon into peppers. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Pamela Parnell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover orzo. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Michelle Caudill
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I'm always looking for new stuffed pepper recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The orzo stuffing is a nice change from the usual rice or quinoa stuffing.


Nicole Stevens
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Jaundre Fourie
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make stuffed pepper dish.


Antara Karmakar
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The peppers were flavorful and the orzo stuffing was easy to make. I would definitely make this dish again.


Sumiya I
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These peppers were a little bit too soft for my taste. I would probably cook them for a little less time next time.


MD, SHAFIUL
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The orzo stuffing was a little bit dry for my taste. I would probably add some more sauce next time.


Peri Emo
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These peppers were a little bit spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. I would probably use a milder pepper next time.


BrEw bucket Cheesey
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I'm not a huge fan of peppers, but I loved these stuffed peppers. The orzo stuffing was really flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


ayman amiira
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The orzo stuffing was a nice change from the usual rice or quinoa stuffing. It was also very easy to make.


Mk Mahmud
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These peppers were so easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Asad_ Mughal
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I love stuffed peppers, and this orzo version is one of my favorites. The orzo cooks up perfectly inside the peppers, and the flavors are just delicious.


Ethan HOROVITZ
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These orzo stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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