Peperoni ripieni, or stuffed peppers, is a traditional Italian dish where bell peppers are filled with a variety of ingredients such as ground meat, rice, cheese, and herbs. Here’s a basic recipe for Peperoni Ripieni:
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 300g ground beef or pork (or a mix)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 100g grated Parmesan cheese
- 100g mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
