Stuffed green peppers -1

1. Preheat oven to 350. Cut tops from green peppers; discard seeds and membranes.
2. Chopi enough of the tops to make ¼ cup, set aside.
3. Cook the whole green peppers, uncovered, in boiling water for 5 minutes, invert to drain well.
4. In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion and the ¼ cup chopped green pepper until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
5. Drain off excess fat. Add undrained tomatoes, uncooked rice, water, salt, worcestershire sauce, dash pepper, parsley, and basil.
6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
7. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
8. Stuff peppers with meat mixture.
9. Cover tops with spaghetti sauce and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes.