Italian Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Delicious bell peppers stuffed with a cheesy, orzo, Italian sausage mixture that makes for an easy weeknight dinner. These orzo stuffed peppers are easy to meal prep or are the perfect option for a meal train.
Ingredients
- ½ onion chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- ½ cup orzo cooked
- 3 bell peppers halved and seeded
- 2 8oz can tomato sauce divided
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning divided
- salt and pepper
- ⅔ cup Italian cheese blend
Instructions
- Saute onions and minced garlic until translucent. Set aside in a medium sized bowl.
- Using the same skillet, cook Italian sausage until brown. Drain grease and add to onion mixture.
- While the sausage is cooking, cook orzo according to package1. Combine with sausage and onion mixture.
- To the bowl, add 1 8oz. can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Cut bell peppers in half, removing and discarding the tops, seeds, and membranes. Arrange in a baking dish with hallow sides facing upwards. Fill peppers evenly with sausage / orzo mixture. Bake immediately or refrigerate to cook at a later time.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 8oz can tomato sauce and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Spoon over peppers, leaving some to baste.
- Bake peppers for 1 hour, basting with remaining sauce every 15 minutes until the peppers are tender. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top before returning to the oven for the last 15 minutes. Broil for the last 4-5 min until the cheese becomes golden brown.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs. Enjoy
Notes
- Rice or quinoa can be used as a substitute for orzo.
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