Bellissimo Bell Peppers Mediterranean stuffed pepper

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers (any colour), halved lengthwise and seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground lamb (or beef)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• ½ cup cooked rice (long-grain or basmati)
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can of tomato sauce
• Grated cheese for topping (optional)