Description
Bright bell peppers mingle with savory ground beef and tender pasta, all coated in a rich tomato sauce before being crowned with gooey mozzarella. Each bite bursts with flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large bell peppers
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the pasta and cover until the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of red and yellow bell peppers.
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.