Description
Delicious Stuffed Pepper Pasta Skillet recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 bell peppers, diced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 24 oz jar pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups cooked bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced bell peppers and onion, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until they soften and begin to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
- Brown the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart, cooking until fully browned, around 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine and letting the spices toast slightly.
- Incorporate the pasta sauce: Pour the pasta sauce into the skillet, mixing well to combine all the ingredients. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Toss in the pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, gently tossing to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce and mixed with the meat and vegetables.
- Serve the dish: Serve hot directly from the skillet. If desired, garnish with shredded cheese and chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
Use a mix of bell pepper colors for a visually appealing dish and different flavor notes. Do not rush the browning of the ground beef; this step adds depth to the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: stuffed pepper pasta, ground beef skillet, one pan dinner, easy pasta recipe