Lasagna Stuffed Peppers (Keto Stuffed Peppers), are an easy to make Italian recipe that everyone will love. Marinara sauce, sausage, herbs, and melted cheese come together in a perfect healthy serving that tastes delicious! This recipe is keto, low carb, and gluten-free!
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You'll Love These Lasagna Keto Stuffed Peppers
Easy to Make
Quick and easy stuffed peppers stuffed with your favorite lasagna ingredients are the way to go! Just make your stuffing mixture and spoon into precooked peppers. Bake until hot and bubbly - this will be in and out of your oven in no time.
Make Ahead Recipe
Another perfect make-ahead stuffed pepper recipe. In fact, I make these all the time on the weekend and let them sit in the fridge ready for baking a few days later. Super convenient!
Change Up From Classic Stuffed Peppers
This lasagna version is a great alternative to classic stuffed peppers!
The beauty of bell peppers is that they taste great and you can stuff them with so many delicious things!
Keto and Low Carb Stuffed Peppers
Both keto and low carb, these peppers are a healthy recipe that you'll feel good about eating.
A nutritional analysis is below, but here is a summary:
net carbs 9.2 g | fat 23.6 g | protein 15.6 g
Ingredients and Tools
Here are the ingredients and tools you will need to make lasagna stuffed peppers:
Ingredients
For a list of full ingredients please see recipe card.
- bell peppers (any color)
- italian sausage
- garlic
- marinara sauce (no added sugar)
- mozzarella (fresh grated)
- parmesan
- ricotta or cottage cheese
- italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil for garnish
Tools
- 13 x 9 baking dish
- Measuring Cups and Measure Spoons (these are on my to-buy list! love the cute colors! :-))
- Cheese grater or food processor (these make quick work of grating cheese!)
- Mixing Bowls (I've had this exact set for years. They are a perfect weight, do not move around on the counter while stirring, and are really good quality.)
- Skillet
- chef knife
- cutting board
Step by Step Instrucitons
Prep
Preheat oven to 350° F. Assemble ingredients. Wash peppers. Slice peppers lengthwise in half through the middle and remove the seeds.
Cook The Peppers
Place peppers in a microwave-safe dish with 3 to 4 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave 10 minutes or until peppers are soft.
Cook The Meat
In the meantime, brown the Italian sausage until cooked through.
Make Lasagna Filling
In a bowl combine meat, garlic, 16 oz of marinara sauce, ricotta, 1/8 cup parmesan, 2 cups mozzarella, and Italian seasoning.
Stuff and Bake
Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with nonstick spray. Place cooked peppers inside the dish and generously stuff with meat and cheese mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake 350 ° F for 20-30 minutes until peppers are heated through and cheese is melted.
Serve
Serve with the remaining marinara sauce and a garnish of basil. Yum!
📋 Recipe
Lasagna Stuffed Peppers (Keto Stuffed Peppers)
Lasagna Stuffed Peppers (Keto Stuffed Peppers), are an easy to make Italian recipe that everyone will love. Marinara sauce, sausage, herbs, and melted cheese come together in a perfect healthy serving that tastes delicious! This recipe is keto, low carb, and gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb italian sausage
- 1 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce (no added sugar)
- 2 cups mozzarella (fresh grated)
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 1/2 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
- 2 tsp. italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Assemble ingredients. Wash peppers. Slice peppers in half through the middle and remove seeds.
- Place peppers in a microwave-safe dish with 3 to 4 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave 10 minutes or until peppers are soft.
- While peppers are cooking, brown the italian sausage until cooked through.
- In a bowl combine meat, garlic, 16 oz of marinara sauce, ricotta, 1/8 cup parmesan, 2 cups mozzarella, and Italian seasoning.
- Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with nonstick spray. Place cooked peppers inside the dish and generously stuff with meat and cheese mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 350 ° F for 20-30 minutes until peppers are heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with the remaining marinara sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 321Total Fat: 23.6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 990mgCarbohydrates: 11.9gNet Carbohydrates: 9.2gFiber: 2.7gSugar: 6.5gProtein: 15.6g
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Common Questions
What Sides Go With Stuffed Peppers?
Steamed broccoli or a salad with a low carb or keto-approved salad dressing go really well with these lasagna stuffed peppers.
Of course, if you have non-keto followers and carb lover's in your house serve with a side of pasta marinara. This will make everyone in your family happy.
How Do I Reheat Stuffed Peppers?
You can reheat stuffed peppers in the oven, by covering them with foil and baking at 350° F until warm inside. An alternative is warming in the microwave oven.
Should I boil my peppers before stuffing them?
To reduce the baking time, you can boil peppers before stuffing them or you can steam in the microwave for 10 minutes. Make sure to slice your peppers in half and take the seeds out, per the recipe instructions.
I like steaming in the microwave because it is quicker and hands-off which makes my life easier.
Can You Freeze Stuffed Peppers?
You can freeze stuffed peppers. My preferred method is to make the recipe first - stuffing and baking the peppers, then freezing in airtight containers. Thaw and bake until heated through at 350° F
Freeze them individually for the perfect make-ahead lunch or single-serving dinner!
How Long Will Stuffed Peppers Keep In The Fridge?
Stuffed peppers will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
How Long Can You Freeze Peppers?
Peppers can be frozen up to 8 months, but I prefer to use stuffed peppers within 3 to 6 months.
How Long Do Stuffed Peppers Take To Cook?
This recipe takes anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes to bake, but the bell peppers are steamed in advance while I'm preparing the lasagna filling.
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kelly kline says
can i use half hamburger and half sausage
seekinggoodeats says
Yep! That would be good!
Franca says
Your recipe calls for 24 oz of marinara; however, the amount of sauce in the accompanying video looks like much less. What is the proper amount?
seekinggoodeats says
It's 24 oz of marinara. 16 oz goes in the meat, and the rest is used as a topping after they are done. Enjoy!
Mer says
I made this tonight and it was a big hit! I doubled the sauce for later. Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's a keeper!
seekinggoodeats says
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it - it's one of my favorites!
Brenda says
This is a great recipe, and super simple!
Kori says
Thank you so much! I'm super happy you loved the lasagna stuffed peppers. Have a great day 🙂
Tara Wolff says
We made this and wanted to mention that if you prefer a more al dente pepper, try baking the washed peppers in the oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees before stuffing, instead of microwaving them.
Kori says
Thanks for your idea! 🙂 You technically don't even have to cook the peppers at all beforehand but it just adds to the baking time. It's easier to boil, microwave or bake the peppers in advance to speed the process along.