Ingredients
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 24 (2 to 3-inch long) sweet baby peppers
Directions
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until brown and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and drain on paper towels. Add the onion to the pan and cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine the onion, pancetta, cheeses, and peas. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Using a paring knife, cut 1/2-inch from the stem-end of the peppers. Remove the seeds and veins. Using a small dessert spoon, fill each pepper with the ricotta mixture. Place the filled peppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the peppers begin to soften. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
Arrange the peppers on a platter and serve.
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By tdkjpa_7290181
Mount Vernon, IL
on May 01, 2012
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I loved these was hard to stop eating them, I made the recipe as listed the first time, then the second time I used mozarella and bacon instead of parm and pancetta, the third time I substituted black beans for peas and chorizzo for panchetta and white cheddar for a mexican flare and they were great as well
By Chef #758752
Oceanside, CA
on April 13, 2012
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This appetizer was so, so good. I am ashamed to say I almost ate the whole plate by myself. They were so small and yummy. I doubled the pancetta and did not add oil to fry the meat. I will make these again but I will make sure people are home when I take them out of the oven.
By Queenkat
on April 08, 2012
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My family is raving over how good these are!!!!! I added it to my Easter dinner Menu as appetizers!! Love the recipe....U Go, Giada!!! Thank u <3 ~~~~
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