Moosewood Italian Stuffed Portabellas |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These are good for an everyday supper since they're so easily prepared, yet look no further of you want something elegant enough to present at a dinner party. This dish is nice served on a bed of pasta topped with Tomato Sauce. Ingredients:
4 large portabella mushrooms (4 1/2 to 5 inches) |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup minced onion |
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed |
2/3 cup minced red bell pepper |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
2/3 cup ricotta cheese |
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Lightly oil a baking dish.
3. Carefully brush or wipe off any soil from the mushrooms.
4. Twist off the stems and discard.
5. Rinse the mushroom caps and pat dry with a towel.
6. In a skillet, warm 2 Tbs of the olive oil and sauté the onions for about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
7. Add the garlic and peppers and sauté for 5 minutes more.
8. Remove from the heat and set aside.
9. In a bowl, mix together the basil, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and bread crumbs.
10. Stir the sautéed vegetables into the cheese mixture.
11. Brush the portabellos with the remaining Tbs of oil and place them gill side up in the prepared baking dish.
12. Mound cheese mixture in each.
13. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the mushrooms release their juices and the cheese is melted.
14. Serve hot.
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