Ricotta stuffed bell peppers
Ricotta stuffed bell peppers
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, drained if watery
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the halved bell peppers, cut side up, in a baking dish. This initial baking helps to soften them slightly before filling.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375°F
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, egg, chopped fresh basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly into each bell pepper half, mounding it slightly. Pour the marinara sauce around the base of the peppers in the baking dish. This will add moisture and flavor during baking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese filling is golden brown and bubbly. A knife inserted into the pepper should meet little resistance. Serve hot.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375°F
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Ricotta stuffed bell peppers
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, drained if watery
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the halved bell peppers, cut side up, in a baking dish. This initial baking helps to soften them slightly before filling.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375°F - 2
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, egg, chopped fresh basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly into each bell pepper half, mounding it slightly. Pour the marinara sauce around the base of the peppers in the baking dish. This will add moisture and flavor during baking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese filling is golden brown and bubbly. A knife inserted into the pepper should meet little resistance. Serve hot.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375°F