Ingredients
4 large green peppers1 cup uncooked orzo pasta1 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 cup chopped red onion2 teaspoons minced garlic2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce1 medium tomato, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture. Add the marinara sauce, tomato, basil, rosemary and pepper flakes. Spoon into peppers.
Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
