Stuffed Peppers -with Orzo

 





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Packed with orzo, Italian sausage and summer flavors, these stuffed peppers make a fun, fast-fixing meal. Get colorful with green, orange, red or yellow peppers. Use more or less pepper flakes to adjust the level of heat to your liking!
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. MAKES: 4 servings

4        large green peppers
1        cup uncooked orzo pasta
1        pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2     cup chopped red onion
2        teaspoons minced garlic
2        cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
1        medium tomato, chopped
1/4     cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2        teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1        teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4     cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2        tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 .   Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.

2 .   Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.

3 .   Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture. Add the marinara sauce, tomato, basil, rosemary and pepper flakes. Spoon into peppers.

4 .   Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted .