bell peppers
orzo
mild Italian sausage
small onion, diced
garlic, minced
tomato paste
dried Italian seasoning
red pepper flakes
dried fennel seeds
diced tomatoes
mozzarella & parmesan
Sauté
First, sauté the onion, then add the sausage and garlic and sauté until browned. Next add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes & dried fennel seeds.
1
Filling
Deglaze the pan with reserved pasta water. Next, add the diced tomatoes to the skillet, along with the orzo. Next, stir in the cheese.
2
Stuff
Next, cut the top off of the bell pepper, and stuff each pepper with the filling. Top with more shredded mozzarella and cheese.
3
Bake
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy immediately.
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