Peperoni Ripieni Napoletani (neapolitan Stuffed Peppers)
Peperoni Ripieni Napoletani, or Neapolitan Stuffed Peppers, are a classic dish from the vibrant city of Naples, Italy. These delicious peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and aromatic herbs, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is a true taste of Neapolitan comfort food!
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the meat mixture and place them in a deep skillet.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes with oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the tomato mixture over the stuffed peppers.
- Cover the skillet and cook the peppers over medium heat for 1 hour, or until the meat is fully cooked and the peppers are tender.
- Serve the Neapolitan Stuffed Peppers hot, spooning the tomato sauce over the top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 18g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Skillet
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Neapolitan Stuffed Peppers with a side of crusty Italian bread and a simple green salad.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with cooked lentils and the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
Cost
$15