This Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers recipe is a cozy, Italian-inspired dish that’s hearty yet elegant enough for entertaining. Tender Cubanelle peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, spinach, breadcrumbs, and cheese, then simmered in a rich marinara sauce until perfectly tender. The combination of creamy mozzarella, nutty Parmesan, and flavorful broth creates a comforting, saucy finish that’s irresistible. It’s a versatile recipe that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread—and easily doubles to feed a crowd.
Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers
This Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers recipe is a cozy, Italian-inspired dish that’s hearty yet elegant enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of milk, ground meat, spinach, egg, 1/2 cup Mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Combine well. Divide this meat mixture between the pepper halves, stuffing each one.
- In a Dutch oven or skillet, warm the marinara sauce. Stir in the broth and nestle in the peppers. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 25 minutes, until peppers are soft and meat is cooked through. Uncover and stir remaining milk into sauce. Top the peppers with remaining cheese and cover again until cheese melts.
- To serve, plate over rice or noodles, or with a crusty French bread for sopping up sauce. Top with fresh basil. Suggested side dish- salad with Italian dressing.
Notes
This recipe easily doubles to feed a larger crowd!