Easy Stuffed Pepper Pasta Casserole Recipe
This easy stuffed pepper pasta casserole delivers all the savory flavors of classic stuffed peppers in one simple, cheesy, baked family dinner!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- 9×13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 12 ounces short pasta penne, rotini or medium shells
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion medium, diced
- 2 bell peppers large, of any color, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz can, undrained
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz can
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Add finely diced bell peppers and cook for 4-5 minutes until bell peppers start to soften. Carefully drain off excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper to the beef mixture. Stir and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and toss gently to combine and coat noodles evenly with the meat and pepper sauce.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the top evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly at the edges.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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