Tuscan Ricotta Stuffed Peppers: Easy, Flavorful Family Delight
Delicious and simple Tuscan Ricotta Stuffed Peppers perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include chopped spinach or herbs in the stuffing.
- These peppers can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg