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Four Low-Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs in a glass baking dish.
Daniel

Low-Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers

All the cheesy, saucy comfort of lasagna tucked into sweet bell peppers without the pasta guilt.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 large bell peppers any color, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 85/15
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups marinara sauce no sugar added for lowest carbs
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped, divided
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, low-moisture

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Prep
  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Rub the pepper halves inside and out with olive oil and arrange cut-side up in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Roast for 15 minutes until just starting to soften but still holding their shape.
Make the filling
  1. While peppers roast, warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic, and marinara. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, and half the basil. Stir until smooth.
Assemble and bake
  1. Spoon a thin layer of meat sauce into each pepper half. Add a generous dollop of ricotta mixture, then more meat sauce. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
  2. Return to oven and bake 18-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling with golden spots. Let rest 5 minutes, then sprinkle with remaining basil before serving.

Notes

For extra depth, use a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage. The peppers release liquid as they bake, so do not skip the pre-roast or you will have a watery dish. These reheat beautifully and actually taste better the next day - make a double batch for easy lunches.