Description
A heartwarming Beef and Pepper Pasta Skillet featuring savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly cooked pasta, all brought together with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, break it up and cook until browned; season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the Peppers: Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook until tender.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained pasta and reserved pasta water; mix well and stir in herbs.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper; add balsamic vinegar if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the dish and finish with grated cheese or fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef. Add fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef pasta, skillet meal, family dinner, easy recipe, one pan meal