Stuffed Peppers Pasta Casserole

Stuffed Peppers Pasta Casserole

from willcookforsmiles.com
45 min
4 servings

Inspired by the classic stuffed bell peppers dish, this comforting pasta casserole holds all those flavors inside.

Ingredients

  • 1 med. yellow onion
  • 1 lg. green bell pepper
  • 1 lg. orange bell pepper
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 5-6 leaves of basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp oregano
  • Salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 3/4 to 1 lb dry farfalle pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese mix

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to the package directions, drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a casserole dish. (2 1/2 - 3 quart baking dish will work.)

  3. 3

    Slice onions and peppers thin.

  4. 4

    Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat. Add some vegetable oil, onions and peppers. Cook veggies until softened.

  5. 5

    Add ground beef to the pan. Break it up as much as possible, cover, and cook for a few minutes. Stir well breaking up clumps of beef. Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Mix and continue to cook, covered, until beef is done.

  6. 6

    Stir in oregano and chopped basil. Stir in pasta and transfer the mixture into a prepared baking dish.

  7. 7

    Spread shredded cheese all over the top and bake for 15-17 minutes.