Perfect! Here’s a simple lasagna recipe you can make using your green peppers for extra flavor:
Green Pepper Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 6 medium green peppers, diced
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular, cooked)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the meat: In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add peppers and seasoning: Stir in diced green peppers, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add sauce: Pour in marinara sauce, stir, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer the lasagna:
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 pan.
- Add a layer of noodles.
- Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese over the noodles.
- Pour 1/3 of the meat & pepper sauce on top.
- Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella.
- Repeat twice, finishing with sauce and remaining mozzarella & Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest: Let it sit 10 minutes before slicing to set.
💡 Tip: You can also roast the green peppers first for a sweeter, deeper flavor before adding to the meat sauce.
If you want, I can also give a super quick 30-minute skillet lasagna version that uses green peppers and is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Do you want that version too?
