Peperoni Ripieni Napoletani (neapolitan-style Stuffed Bell Peppers)
Peperoni Ripieni Napoletani, or Neapolitan-style Stuffed Bell Peppers, are a classic dish from the Italian region of Naples. This recipe combines the flavors of ground meat, rice, and aromatic herbs, all stuffed inside colorful bell peppers and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup Arborio rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Drizzle the stuffed peppers with olive oil and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 18g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking dish Aluminum foil
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Peperoni Ripieni Napoletani with a side of crusty Italian bread and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or mushrooms.
Cost
$15