A Wonderful Italian Meal Three Cheese Stuffed Peppers In One Dish

If you’ve never tried stuffed peppers then you are seriously missing out on a delicious meal. I’ve done stuffed peppers in different ways and I have to say that this three cheese stuffed peppers recipe is by far my favorite. It combines a host of Italian ingredients to create a stuffed pepper like you’ve never had before. These are seriously unlike anything you’ve ever made and they’re really easy to prepare.

I really like anything that’s stuffed with cheese. Take these cheese stuffed bacon wrapped chicken thigh rolls. They’re filled with yummy cheese and wrapped in bacon for a great family meal that everyone will love. This stuffed pepper recipe is also bound to be a family favorite. Unlike traditional stuffed peppers, these don’t have rice. They have breadcrumbs and Italian seasonings and cook up in about an hour – seriously, just one hour to the best stuffed peppers you’ve ever tasted.

I love easy recipes and although this one takes an hour to prepare and bake, it’s pretty easy to put together. Plus, you get an entire meal in just one dish. Just add a nice salad and that’s all you need for a delicious family dinner. I really love anything that my family will eat – like this BLT pasta salad. If they love eating it then I love cooking it. I have some pretty picky eaters in my house so I wasn’t sure how they would like these peppers. I’m glad to say they were a huge hit and something that I’ve been instructed to make on a regular basis.

If you’re looking for a great Italian recipe that is perfect for family dinners, romantic evenings or just anytime you want a delicious meal, these stuffed peppers are perfect. They’re filled with Italian flavor and of course, three different cheeses for a delicious taste that you just won’t be able to get enough of.

Three Cheese Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Yield: 4 servings

Serving size: 7 oz (200 g)

Cuisine: Italian

Type: Main

Ingredients:

2 large bell peppers
2 tbsps. of olive oil
23 oz (650 g) canned tomatoes in juice, crashed
1 small white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsps. of sugar
1 cup of ricotta
1 tsp. of mixed Italian herbs
1 cup of mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup of parmesan, shredded
4 tsps. of breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
2. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and ribs. Drizzle with half of the olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare homemade tomato sauce. Sauté onions in olive oil till translucent, add garlic, stir for about 30 seconds and pour in tomatoes with juice. Season with sugar and salt to taste. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Combine ricotta with a pinch of salt and Italian herbs.
5. Fill each pepper with a tablespoon on tomato sauce, and spoon in ricotta. Add another layer of tomato sauce then sprinkle with mozzarella. Finish with leftover sauce. Return to the oven for 12 minutes.
6. Top with parmesan and breadcrumbs and bake for 5 minutes more.

Choose red, green, yellow or a combination of colorful bell peppers.

Ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan give these peppers a unique flavor.

Italian seasonings blend well with the peppers for a wonderful overall taste.

Layer tomato paste, cheese and other ingredients before baking.

In just an hour you can enjoy delicious Italian flavored peppers.

Yummy Three Cheese Stuffed Peppers Are A Wonderful Italian Meal In One Dish

20 min Prep Time

40 min Cook Time

1 hr Total Time

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200 C (400 F).
2. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and ribs. Drizzle with half of the olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare homemade tomato sauce. Sauté onions in olive oil till translucent, add garlic, stir for about 30 seconds and pour in tomatoes with juice. Season with sugar and salt to taste. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Combine ricotta with a pinch of salt and Italian herbs.
5. Fill each pepper with a tablespoon on tomato sauce, and spoon in ricotta. Add another layer of tomato sauce then sprinkle with mozzarella. Finish with leftover sauce. Return to the oven for 12 minutes.
6. Top with parmesan and breadcrumbs and bake for 5 minutes more.