Ricotta Stuffed Sweet Baby Peppers
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- 2 1/2 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, or pancetta, or bacon
- 1 each onions minced
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup peas, frozen thawed
- 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
- 24 each sweet bell peppers baby, about 2 1/2 inch long, or as needed
- Put the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350F (180C).
- Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the prosciutto and cook, stirring constantly until brown and crispy, about 6 minutes.
- Remove the prosciutto with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Stir in the onion and cook until translucent and soft, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Set aside and let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the onion, pancetta, cheeses, and peas.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cut 1/2-inch from the stem-end of the peppers with a paring knife.
- Remove the seeds and veins.
- Using a small dessert spoon, fill each pepper with the ricotta mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed baby peppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 16 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Serve warm.
olive oil, bacon, onions, ricotta cheese, parmesan, peas, salt, sweet bell peppers
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/ricotta-stuffed-sweet-baby-pepp-52010 (may not work)