This 5-Ingredient Stuffed Pepper Pasta is the ultimate quick and cozy comfort meal, combining all the bold, savory flavors of classic stuffed peppers with the ease of a one-pot pasta. Loaded with tender pasta, seasoned ground meat, sweet bell peppers, and a rich tomato sauce, it’s a simple weeknight dinner that tastes like it took hours to make—perfect for busy days when you still want something hearty and satisfying.
Prep Time: 10minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20minutes minutes
Total Time: 30minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 250 g 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini work best)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 bell peppers any color, chopped
- 300 g 10 oz ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 cups 480 ml tomato sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional but recommended: shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook the diced onion and chopped bell peppers for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Brown the meat
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the sauce
- Pour in the tomato sauce. Stir well, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Combine with pasta
- Add the cooked pasta into the skillet. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve
- Serve warm as-is, or top with shredded cheese and let it melt before serving.
