Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
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Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers

By: KASM75  
"This Bolognese filling is spicy, meaty, and creamy. If you're in a hurry you can serve it over pasta instead of filling the peppers, just omit the rice. (If stuffing, orzo makes a great alternative to rice.)"

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/8 cup minced carrots
  • 1/8 cup celery
  • 6 bell peppers (any color) stems and seeds removed, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 pound pancetta or lightly smoked bacon, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender and fluffy; set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir carrots and celery until tender. Add ground beef and pancetta, and cook until browned and crumbled; drain off any excess liquid, and return to heat. Add marinara sauce, wine, and red pepper flakes, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream, half of the Parmesan cheese, and rice. Simmer 5 minutes more, or until most liquid has absorbed.
  4. Place peppers in a shallow baking dish, and fill with beef mixture. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 364 | Total Fat: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 53mg

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Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by TARA_BULL 
This was so delicious! I did make a few changes but nothing too major and mostly at the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Robb M. 
First, I hate bell peppers but really wanted to try this dish, I am soo glad I did. I used 4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by Jennifer B. 
Out of this world delicious! I made as directed with the only changes being that I used onion... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2005 by GOURDO 
The dish was very tasty, a hit with my husband and friends. However, I found prep time to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Ellen 
Big hit. I added shredded zuchinni and replaced celery with onion. I also used ground turkey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by Elizabeth Mitchell 
Loved this! My brother said it was absolutely delicious. I did blanch the peppers for 3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by Higgy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was just fabulous....it's a keepr for sure. I doubled the filling recipe because it just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2007 by cloesmom 
Absolutely delicious! I really think the pancetta made it and would say if you don't have any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2006 by cookin'mama 
I had to use regular bacon because I didn't have time to shop until I found pancetta. Using... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by noahandsarahsmom 
I used orzo instead of rice. I also added 2 cloves of minced garlic. Next time I will try... MORE

 
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