STUFFED PEPPERS WITH ORZO

Stuffed Peppers With Orzo image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories Peppers

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large yellow bell peppers (sweet ) or 2 large green bell peppers (sweet )
12 ounces ground turkey or 12 ounces ground pork
1/3 cup onion, chopped
8 ounces stewed tomatoes
1/3 cup orzo pasta
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup kasseri cheese, shredded or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Halve peppers lengthwise, removing stems, seeds and membranes. Immerse peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove and sprinkle insides with salt. Invert peppers on paper towels to drain well.
In a skillet cook lamb, turkey or pork and onion for 5 minutes, or until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. Stir in stewed tomatoes, uncooked pasta, mint, basil, or oregano, allspice, water , salt and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir in 1/4 cup of the kasseri or Parmesan cheese. Fill peppers with meat mixture.
Place in a 2-quart square baking dish along with any remaining meat mixture. Bake in a preheated 375F oven for about 15 minutes, or till heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.