Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers: Easy & Delicious Weeknight Meal
A delightful and simple recipe for herby ricotta stuffed peppers that makes for a perfect weeknight meal. This dish is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- 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 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 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 bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the peppers with the cheese mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed peppers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in cooked sausage or ground beef into the cheese mixture.
- These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal