Instructions: Halve peppers lengthwise, removing stem ends, seeds, and membranes.

Immerse peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove and sprinkle insides with salt. Invert peppers on paper towels to drain well.

Preheat
oven to 375x F. In a skillet cook lamb, turkey, or pork and onion for 5 minutes, or till meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. Stir in stewed tomatoes, uncooked pasta, mint, basil, or oregano, allspice, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes, or till pasta is al dente. Stir in 1/4 cup of the kasseri or Parmesan cheese. Fill peppers with meat mixture. Place in a 2 quart square baking dish along with any remaining meat mixture. Bake in a preheated 375x oven for about 15 minutes, or till heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Makes 4 main-dish servings

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