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Stuffed Pepper Pasta Skillet

A warm, one-pan pasta dish combining the bright taste of bell peppers with a hearty filling, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
  • 24 oz pasta sauce (jarred)
  • 4 cups bowtie pasta (farfalle) (cooked)
Vegetables
  • 3 pieces bell peppers (any color, diced)
  • 1/2 piece yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
Meat
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey for a healthier option.
Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Garnishes
  • shredded cheese (optional, for garnish)
  • parsley (optional, chopped, for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced bell peppers and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
Cooking Meat
  1. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart and cook until fully browned, then drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
  3. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Pour in the pasta sauce and stir everything together. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  2. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and gently toss until the pasta is evenly coated and everything is well mixed.
  3. Serve hot straight from the skillet. If desired, garnish with shredded cheese and/or chopped parsley.

Notes

Great for meal prep and stores well in the fridge for quick lunches or dinners. For a lighter option, use lean ground meat and whole grain pasta.