Description
These Low Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional lasagna, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Each pepper is filled with savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and fresh spinach, then topped with gooey mozzarella cheese for an irresistible finish. This dish captures the rich flavors of Italian cuisine while keeping carbohydrates in check, so you can enjoy comfort food without compromising your dietary goals. Quick to prepare and customizable, these stuffed peppers are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 3 bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil on pepper halves; season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in pasta sauce and chopped spinach; mix well before removing from heat.
- Fill each pepper with the beef mixture, add ricotta on top, then finish with mozzarella.
- Bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: <0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg