That’s Amore Baked Potatoes

Name: That's Amore Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms; 5 ounces pepperoni, chopped; 1/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

We add a touch of Italy to these baked potatoes with beefed up spaghetti sauce, pepperoni and more. Now, that's amore!

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes
1/2 pound ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
5 ounces pepperoni, chopped
1/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15 minutes or until tender, turning once.
In a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, green pepper, carrot, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, wine, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Spoon sauce over potatoes and sprinkle with cheese. Microwave until cheese is melted.