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unstuffed pepper pasta

A delicious one-pot pasta dish inspired by stuffed peppers, easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups ditali pasta uncooked, small pasta like orzo
  • 2 units green peppers chopped
  • 1 unit sweet onion chopped
  • 1 jar pasta sauce 24 oz jar
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 green onions green onions chopped, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Add ground beef, onions, and green pepper to a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir to break up the beef.
  2. Cook for about 3 minutes, then add spices and Worcestershire sauce. Continue cooking until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in pasta sauce and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Mix in uncooked pasta and reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and add shredded cheese. Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

This simple, hearty dish combines the flavors of stuffed peppers with the comfort of pasta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.