STUFFED PEPPERS FOR FOUR

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Truly a meal in one, this quick supper has it all: Veggies, meat, pasta and sauce, packed into tender peppers. It'll look so pretty on your table. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
4 medium sweet peppers (any color)
1/4 cup water
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups pasta sauce
1 cup frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend, thawed and chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place in a 3-qt. round microwave-safe dish. Add water; microwave, covered, on high until peppers are crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes., In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, vegetables, 1/4 cup cheese and orzo. Spoon into peppers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Microwave, uncovered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.