Ground Turkey Lasagna Stuffed Peppers



These Ground Turkey Lasagna Stuffed Peppers taste like lasagna and are easy to make because they are stuffed peppers. You can make them for a cozy dinner because they are hearty, tasty, and perfect.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey, onion, and garlic until turkey is browned and onion is soft

Drain excess fat if needed

Stir in marinara sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper

Simmer for 5 minutes

Remove from heat and stir in ricotta cheese until well combined

Fill each bell pepper half with the turkey mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in

Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes

Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the tops of the peppers, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly

Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired before serving


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