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    Sheet Pan Italian Stuffed Peppers

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Feb 6, 2017 · Modified: Jan 23, 2018 by Dee

    Sheet Pan Italian Stuffed Peppers are quick and easy to make, gluten free, and incredibly delicious. Plus, clean-up is a breeze!

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    sheet pan italian stuffed peppers dinner

    I made these easy Italian-style stuffed peppers for the first time when I was craving some baked pasta with tomato sauce. The Hubs is on a modified low-carb diet, so we've been pretty much avoiding pasta. But, we did happen to have a stash of colorful bell peppers, and after seeing so many delicious stuffed pepper recipes here and there, I decided to try making my own.

    It's funny because when I was growing up, I hated stuffed peppers. We always had green bell peppers filled with beef and rice and cooked for a few hours in tomato sauce. I didn't mind the taste so much, but I really hated how mushy they were. So, I pledged to never ever make stuffed peppers when I grew up!

    Maybe that's just a tad childish, but my list of hated foods is short. The Hubs, on the other hand, has a huge list, so I don't feel too bad!

    Anyway, the first time I  made these peppers, I used what I had and pretty much just threw this quick and easy meal together. I used ground beef, a little tomato sauce, spices and the peppers.

    The next time, I used a mixture of pork and beef for extra flavor. I also made a little more so that we would have leftovers. But really, both versions are good, so you can pick which one is best for you.

    This is a quick and easy dinner that's not complicated at all, and the prep work is easy, too. First, I cooked the meat mixture with some tomato sauce, and then I used the mix to stuff the peppers.

    sheet pan italian stuffed peppers baked

    To make this dinner even better, I baked the stuffed peppers all on one sheet pan for super easy clean-up! I'm in love with sheet pan dinner recipes, and I make them whenever I can.

    The peppers were done in about 15 minutes. To avoid the mush factor, I cooked the peppers until they were just slightly soft. Then, I topped them with some shredded Parm and mozzarella cheese, and dinner was ready!

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    How to Make Sheet Pan Italian Stuffed Peppers

    sheet pan italian stuffed peppers recipe meatloafandmelodrama.com

    Sheet Pan Italian Stuffed Peppers

    Published by Dee
    Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a mix of pork, beef and tomato sauce and baked on one sheet pan for easy clean-up
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 10 peppers
    Calories 168 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 large bell peppers
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 pound ground pork
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning blend
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
    • 2 cups crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce or marinara sauce
    • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
    • Wash peppers, cut in half, and remove seeds and ribs, then set aside 
    • In a large skillet, brown ground beef and pork in 1 tablespoon olive oil, and add sea salt and pepper
    • Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic, onions and ½ cup Parm, and cook until heated through
    • Remove from heat, and set aside 
    • Line a large baking sheet with heavy duty foil, spread 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over foil, and on bottoms and sides of peppers, then place peppers, cut sides up, on baking sheet   
    • Fill peppers with meat mixture, and bake for 15 minutes, or until peppers are slightly soft and meat is heated through 
    • Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese, bake until cheese is melted 
    • Top with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve

    Notes

    You can easily cut recipe in half and use only beef or pork
    If you want to save some for leftovers, stuff some peppers with meat, and refrigerate or freeze until ready to bake
    If you're using jarred marianara sauce, you can omit the extra seasoning

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1985IUVitamin C: 76.3mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 1.5mg
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    My family loved these sheet pan Italian stuffed peppers, even though the kids were definitely not thrilled about them at first. They had the mushy green ones before and didn't want to have them again! One of my girls even requested the leftovers for dinner later in the week!

    Even if you love pasta, I think you'll enjoy these gluten free, low carb stuffed peppers. Serve them with a side salad, and you've got a super delicious easy dinner!

    Happy Cooking,

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    1. Breanne Koski says

      March 08, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      Simply Amazing! I will make again and again!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 08, 2017 at 8:52 pm

        I'm glad you liked it, Breanne! It's one of our favorites! 🙂

    2. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

      February 15, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      I love that you turned this into a sheet pan meal! Great idea!

      Reply
    3. Jessica | Novice Chef says

      February 15, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      Stuffed Peppers are simply the best!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 15, 2017 at 9:00 pm

        Oh, they definitely are. Thanks, Jessica!

    4. Miz Helen says

      February 14, 2017 at 11:43 am

      Your Sheet Pan Italian Stuffed Peppers look delicious! Happy Valentine Day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent with us at Full Plate Thursday!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    5. Laura at I Heart Naptime says

      February 07, 2017 at 9:02 am

      I haven't yet made a stuffed pepper my kids like - I think I'm gonna try these tonight, I have everything on hand and they look delicious!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 08, 2017 at 12:37 am

        Thanks, Laura. I hope you like them!

    6. Sabrina says

      February 07, 2017 at 3:48 am

      What a perfect dish! My family loves stuffed peppers!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 07, 2017 at 7:36 am

        Thanks, Sabrina. My family definitely loved this dinner! 🙂

    7. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      February 06, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      These are going to be a hit with my family! Yum!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 07, 2017 at 7:36 am

        They were a huge hit with mine! 🙂

    8. stephanie says

      February 06, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Quick, easy, little clean up, AND delicious?? Count me in!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 07, 2017 at 7:35 am

        Thanks! Quick and easy dinners are the best, right?! 🙂

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