Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 4 red bell peppers, halved through the stem, seeds and ribs removed but stem intact
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chiffonaded
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup cubed mozzarella
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Lightly oil a large shallow baking pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Arrange peppers, cut sides up, in baking pan, and lightly oil the cut edges and stems.
  • In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, red pepper flakes, mozzarella, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Divide mixture among peppers and roast in upper third of oven until peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.