Stuffed Pepper Spaghetti Bake

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 1 Green bell pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Parsley, dried
  • 1 Yellow onion, small

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Tomato paste

• Condiments

  • 2 cup Cream of tomato soup or favorite pasta sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Spaghetti or angel hair pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, medium

• Other

  • 4 cloves Garic, minced

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 lb. spaghetti or angel hair pasta*
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garic, minced
• 1 - 1¼ lb. lean ground beef
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp. dried parsley or 1 tsp. fresh chopped parsley
• 1⁄2 tsp. kosher sea salt
• 1⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper
• ½ c. tomato paste
• 2 c. cream of tomato soup or favorite pasta sauce**
• 1½ c. (6 ounces) medium cheddar cheese, grated or sliced

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare the noodles according to directions on package, drain and set aside.
• In a large oven-safe pot set over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and peppers. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant
• Add the ground beef, break it up as it browns. When the beef is fully cooked, add the Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, pepper, tomato paste and cream of tomato soup. Stir, then add the noodles along with ¼ cup of the cheese, toss to combine.
• Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown on top. Remove and allow to cool for 6-8 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.