If you are craving the flavors of stuffed peppers but want something a little easier to prepare, you need to give this Stuffed Pepper Pasta a try! It’s packed with all the delicious ingredients you’d expect from stuffed peppers—ground meat, bell peppers, onions, and a rich tomato sauce, but with a pasta twist.
Why You’ll Love This Stuffed Pepper Pasta
- Easy To Prepare- With minimal ingredients and prep, you can have a comforting, delicious meal on the dinner table in under 30 minutes.
- Customizable- You can try different meats and pasta with this dish or even add extra veggies to give this dish your own personal touch.
- Comforting Flavor- This dish brings together the familiar, comforting flavors of sweet bell peppers, ground beef, Italian herb seasoning, and rich tomato based pasta sauce.
- Budget-Friendly- This recipe uses inexpensive ingredients making it an economical way to feed a family.
- Great Leftovers- This pasta reheats very well, making it perfect to pack for lunch the next day! It is also an ideal option for meal prepping.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Bell Peppers
- Yellow Onion
- Ground Beef
- Minced Garlic
- Pasta Sauce
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Bowtie Pasta
How To Make Stuffed Pepper Pasta
Cook the pasta per package directions, in a large pot of salted water. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, diced peppers and onions. Stirring occasionally, allow peppers and onions to cook until they start to soften and turn golden brown around the edges.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until no pink is visible. Drain off any excess grease and add minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute. Season with Italina seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Add jar of pasta sauce and stir until well combined. On low heat, allow beef mixture to come to a simmer.
Add cooked pasta and stir until combined. Serve and enjoy!
Tip and Tricks for The BEST Pepper Pasta
- Choose The Right Peppers- Red peppers, yellow peppers and orange peppers will give the dish a sweeter depth of flavor versus green bell peppers. So, depending on what you like, I suggest using both green peppers and a blend of sweeter peppers for this dish.
- Spice It Up- Sprinkle a few red pepper flakes on top to give this dish a spicy kick!
- Add Cheese- Adding a handful of Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or parmesan cheese is a easy way to add even more flavor to this dish.
- Try Different Meats- While ground beef is standard for this recipe, feel free to swap it for Italian sausage, ground turkey or even ground chicken for a different flavor profile.
How To Store Leftover Pasta
- Let It Cool- Allow the pasta to cool down to room temperature before storing it. This prevents condensation, which can make the pasta soggy.
- Refrigerate It- Transfer the cooled pasta to an airtight container, and store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze It- If you are planning to freeze leftovers, I recommend only freezing the meat mixture and then making fresh pasta when you are ready to eat. Frozen pasta turns mushy and is not ideal for freezing.
FAQ
- What sides should I serve with this dish? A simple side salad and garlic bread pair extremely well with this dish.
- Can I make this in the crock pot? Yes! Be sure to cook the meat prior to adding it to the crockpot, and add the cooked pasta right before you are ready to serve. You can cook on low for 3-4 hours of high for 1-2.
If you gave this recipe a try, drop a comment below! I love reading your feedback!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 bell peppers diced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups bowtie pasta
Instructions
- Cook pasta per package instructions. In a large hot skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil, diced peppers and onions. Stirring occasionally, allow peppers and onions to cook until they start to soften and turn brown around the edges.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until no pink is visible. Drain off any excess grease and add minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute. Season with Italina seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Add jar of pasta sauce and stir until well combined. On low heat, allow meat mixture to come to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and stir until combined. Serve and enjoy!
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