Classic Stuffed Peppers

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds, and set in a baking dish.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
3. 3
   Add ground beef, cooking and crumbling until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
4. 4
   Stir in cooked rice, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stuff each pepper with the beef-rice filling. Top each with a spoonful of the remaining tomato sauce.
6. 6
   Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes.
7. 7
   Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.