Orzo-Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers are filled with orzo, Italian sausage and other flavors of summer.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  large green peppers
• 1  cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1  lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
• 2  teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2  cups  marinara sauce or 2  cups  spaghetti sauce
• 1  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil or 1  tablespoon dried basil, minced
• 2  teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
2. In large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
3. Cook orzo according to package directions.
4. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
5. Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture.
6. Add the marinara sauce, tomato, basil, rosemary and pepper flakes.
7. Spoon into peppers.
8. Place in a greased 11-inch by 7-inch baking dish.
9. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
10. Uncover, sprinkle with cheeses.
11. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.