THAT'S AMORE BAKED POTATOES

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We add a touch of Italy to these baked potatoes with beefed up spaghetti sauce, pepperoni and more. Now, that's amore!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large baking potatoes
1/2 pound ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
5 ounces pepperoni, chopped
1/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15 minutes or until tender, turning once., In a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, green pepper, carrot, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, wine, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Spoon sauce over potatoes and sprinkle with cheese. Microwave until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794 calories, Fat 35g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

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