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Italian Stuffed Peppers

Course dinner, Main Course, Weeknight Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ea Bell Peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Breast
  • 28 oz Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 ea White Onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • Fresh Parsley (to garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F
  • Warm pan to medium heat and add olive oil and minced garlic
  • Dice 1/2 white onion and add to pan
  • Mix ingredients until onions are starting to brown
  • Add Ground Turkey to pan and break up
  • After meat is brown, add can of whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
  • Let simmer for 2 minutes
  • Add tomato paste and mix
  • Add Italian Seasoning and mix
  • Let this mixture simmer on low heat while you wash and prepare the bell peppers
  • To prepare bell peppers, cut out tops and slice a little off of the bottoms to make the surface flat
  • Place peppers in a small casserole dish and fill about 1/4" of eater at the bottom of the dish
  • Turn off heat and scoop mixture into peppers
  • Cover with aluminum foil and cook in oven for 40 minutes (350°F)
  • After 40 minutes, remove foil and add mozzarella to the top of each and place back in oven for 10 minutes
  • When cheese is melted, take out, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Keyword Dinner Recipe, Italian Inspired, Italian Recipe, Meal Prep, Quick Recipe, Recipes, Stuffed Peppers