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Cheesy Beef Pasta

This Cheesy Beef Pasta is a simple, fast, and filling dish perfect for weeknights, combining browned beef, vegetables, and cheese with rotini pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz rotini pasta Cook until al dente
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese Use more for garnish if desired
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean beef to reduce grease
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 each green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 each red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef, diced onions, and diced green and red bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Sauce Development
  1. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pasta Mixing
  1. While the sauce simmers, cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
  2. Mix the cooked rotini into the skillet with the beef and vegetable mixture, ensuring it’s well coated with the sauce.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta mixture and stir until the cheese is melted.
  4. Serve hot, garnished as desired.

Notes

Cool pasta to room temperature before storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge before reheating.