PASTA-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Pasta-Stuffed Bell Peppers image

Provided by WhoKnew

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup macaroni, cooked
1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
12 black olives, thinly sliced
salt & pepper
6 bell peppers (2 each ( red, yellow, green)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Grease shallow 8x8 baking dish & keep ready.
Cook bacon until brown & crispy; drain on paper towels. Leave grease in the pan.
Add onion to bacon grease & cook until softened; pour off excess fat.
Stir in tomatoes & hot pepper flakes. Cook on high until thickened (10 mins).
Put pasta in mixing bowl and add bacon, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and olives; toss well to mix; season to taste.
Cut stem off of each pepper; reserve "lids". Remove seeds from inside each pepper, and remove white ribs.
Divide pasta mixture amongst all peppers. Put "lids" back on. Brush peppers all over with olive oil and set into prepared baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20-25 min or until peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.8, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 793, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 14.4