Mary's Italian stuffed peppers

Mary's Italian stuffed peppers - serves six. 

6                            Bell peppers, sliced length wise

1 lb.                        Ground turkey (could be replaced with beef)

1/4 cp.                   Onion chopped

1/2 - 24oz Jar        Marinara sauce of your choice

1/2 cup                  Shredded parmesan cheese  

1 1/2 tsp.               Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste     

Set the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, cover with foil then place the cut peppers. Bell peppers can be an assortment of yellow, green, etc. Set aside.

In a frying pan spray with cooking oil. On medium heat cook the onions until starting to turn translucent, then add the ground turkey and seasonings. Break up the meat with spatula or potato masher as it cooks. Once meet has crumbled add the marinara sauce, saving enough to add a spoonful to the top of each right before it's done baking. Add 1/4 of the cheese, stir until mixed thoroughly. 

Spoon into the peppers. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Add the marinara sauce to the top of each. Bake another 5 minutes and add the rest of the cheese to the top. And good another 5 minutes.

Serve with garlic bread and a salad. Pairs well with a cabernet sauvignon.

**Note: oven temperatures vary. Check the peppers if they're not soften by 20 minute cook another 5 before adding sauce.