Baked Spaghetti Stuffed Peppers
A different take on classic stuffed peppers. The perfect use for your leftover spaghetti!
6 bell peppers (any color), top cut off and ribs removed
1 box (16 oz) spaghetti, cooked according to box directions
1 pound ground beef, or meat of choice
2 cups pasta sauce of choice
2 shallots, minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 Tbsp olive oil
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
*If you have leftover spaghetti already made, use that!
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
-In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
-Add ground beef (or meat of choice), shallots, and garlic.
-Cook until beef is cooked through.
-In a large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, pasta sauce, and ground beef mixture.
-Salt and pepper to taste.
-Add peppers to a greased casserole dish, standing upright.
-Fill each pepper to the top with the spaghetti mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
-Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
-Remove from oven. Remove foil, and top evenly with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
-Return to oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes more, or until cheese is melted.
-Remove from oven, top with fresh herbs, and serve.