Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
A delightful dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a creamy ricotta and Parmesan mixture, elevated by fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, and oregano)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Mix in a bowl, the ricotta, Parmesan, chopped fresh herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fill each pepper with the ricotta mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the tops are lightly browned.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider adding mozzarella on top for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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