Cheesy Turkey Sausage Stuffed Peppers

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lb. ground turkey sausage
  • 2 cups marinara
  • 2 cups orzo, cooked as directed
  • 2/3 cup ricotta
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella
  • Garnish: chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. eheat oven to 400.

  2. In a 13×9-inch baking dish, place bell pepper halves cut side up. Drizzle with 1 tbsp. oil, and sprinkle with salt.

  3. Bake for 12 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in marinara; remove from heat. Fold in orzo, ricotta, and basil. Divide mixture among pepper. Top with mozzarella.

  5. Bake until peppers are tender, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

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