Stuffed Pepper Pasta: Discover This Flavor-Packed Dish!
Bold, hearty, and loaded with flavor! This Stuffed Pepper Pasta is a delicious blend of meat, peppers, and pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups cooked bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil, add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add beef or chicken and cook until browned. Add peppers and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Fold in cooked pasta and cheese. Cover and let melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve topped with parsley or green onions and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Add chili flakes for extra spice.
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Great with a sprinkle of Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg