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Stuffed Pepper Pasta Skillet

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A comforting one-pan meal that combines the flavors of stuffed peppers with hearty bowtie pasta and savory ground beef.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 bell peppers, 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.
  2. Add the diced bell peppers and diced onion to the skillet. Cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Push the vegetables to the side and stir in the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Add the minced garlic, pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  5. Let 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 to heat through, then serve hot.

Notes

Use a large skillet for easy mixing. Add extra pasta cooking water if the sauce is thick.

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