Sausage and Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Cuisine: Easy Dinner
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Serves: 3-5 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 8 oz. orzo pasta
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese + more for topping, if desired
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 bell peppers, halved, seeds and stems removed
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to package directions. Orzo cooks much more quickly than other pastas so keep an eye on it! Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet and brown sausage, breaking apart as it cooks. Once browned, add oil and onion and cook a few more minutes until onions are tender.
  4. Add tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add pasta and stir to combine.
  6. Remove from heat and add cheeses. Stir to combine.
  7. Fill peppers with sausage and orzo filling and place into a baking dish.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until peppers are tender. If topping with additional cheese, sprinkle it on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/sausage-and-orzo-stuffed-peppers/