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Stuffed Pepper Pasta Skillet

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A cozy, weeknight-friendly take on classic stuffed peppers, featuring ground beef, bell peppers, and bowtie pasta in a rich tomato sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 bell peppers, any color, diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 24 oz jar of pasta sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups cooked bowtie (farfalle) pasta

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook until softened and browning, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Push the vegetables to the side and stir in the ground beef. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic, pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Let the mixture simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Stir in the cooked bowtie pasta, tossing gently to coat with sauce.
  7. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, then serve hot.

Notes

Use bell peppers of different colors for a sweeter dish. Adjust seasoning as needed based on pasta sauce saltiness.

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Keywords: stuffed pepper, pasta skillet, weeknight dinner, family meal, one-pan meal

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