Stuffed Peppers for Four

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 4 medium sweet peppers (any colors)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

  1. Cook orzo as directed; drain. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place in a 3-qt. round microwave-safe dish. Add water; microwave, covered, on high until peppers are crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes.

  2. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, vegetables, 1/4 cup cheese and orzo. Spoon into peppers. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

  3. Microwave, uncovered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

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