Description
A harmonious blend of vibrant vegetables, hearty pasta, and savory ground meat baked together with gooey cheeseโa perfect family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 bell peppers (any color, chopped)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sautรฉ the onions and garlic until they are translucent.
- Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for around 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce mixture in a large baking dish, ensuring everything is mixed well.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Feel free to customize ingredients to suit your dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg