Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe). This Bolognese filling is spicy, meaty, and creamy. If you're in a hurry you can serve it over pasta instead of filling the peppers; just omit the rice or orzo.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr20 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup cooked rice

2 tablespoons olive oil

divided

⅛ cup minced carrots

⅛ cup celery

6 bell peppers (any color) stems and seeds removed

cut in half lengthwise

½ pound ground beef

¼ pound pancetta or lightly smoked bacon

diced

1 ½ cups prepared marinara sauce

¼ cup red wine

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

⅓ cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

divided

Italian Bread Bowls

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the carrots and celery; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in ground beef and pancetta and cook until browned and crumbled; drain off any excess liquid and return to heat. Add marinara sauce wine and red pepper flakes and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream half of the Parmesan cheese and rice. Simmer 5 minutes more or until most liquid has absorbed.

Step 4

Place peppers in a shallow baking dish and fill with beef mixture. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 310.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.7g 27%

Carbohydrates: 17.2g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 13%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 20.4g 31%

Saturated Fat: 7.7g 39%

Cholesterol: 53.6mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 1900.8IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.8mg 45%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 95.4mg 159%

Folate: 40.3mcg 10%

Calcium: 112.8mg 11%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 33.8mg 12%

Potassium: 506.5mg 14%

Sodium: 511.2mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 183.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.