How to Make Smoked Sausage and Orzo Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be filled with a variety of ingredients to create a satisfying and flavorful meal. This recipe for Smoked Sausage and Orzo Stuffed Peppers combines the smoky flavor of sausage with the delicate texture of orzo pasta, all nestled inside sweet and tender bell peppers. With a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-wide half moons
  • 1 medium onion, 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 cups orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ¾ cups marinara sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 bell peppers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add smoked sausage, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 6-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and smoked sausage is brown. Stir in white wine vinegar, cooked orzo, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup mozzarella; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Mix together the marinara sauce and cinnamon and stir 1/4 cup of the sauce into the skillet. Spoon remaining sauce into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Cut the tops off of the peppers, remove the seeds, stuff them with the orzo-smoked sausage mixture and place in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake until heated through, 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    609 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 1126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 99mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 587mg