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!

Peperoni Ripieni Napoletani (neapolitan Stuffed Peppers)

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the meat mixture and place them in a deep skillet.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes with oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the tomato mixture over the stuffed peppers.
  6. 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.
  7. 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