Tuscan Ricotta Stuffed Peppers: A Deliciously Easy Recipe for Home Chefs
A delightful recipe for Tuscan Ricotta Stuffed Peppers that combines creamy ricotta with fresh ingredients, perfect for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the ricotta mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and spoon marinara sauce over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding sautéed onions and garlic to the ricotta mixture.
- These peppers can also be frozen before baking for an easy meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Tuscan Ricotta Stuffed Peppers, Easy Recipe, Home Chefs