This Stuffed Pepper Pasta captures the cozy, savory-sweet essence of classic stuffed peppers but transformed into an easy, one-dish baked pasta. With just five simple ingredients, it layers tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, and bell peppers into a hearty casserole that bakes up golden and bubbling.
No stuffing individual peppers, no extra pots just comfort in every forkful.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🌶️ All the stuffed pepper flavor simplified
⏱️ 15 minutes prep, 30–35 minutes bake
💛 One baking dish = easy cleanup
💸 Costs under $10 feeds 6 generously
🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free (use GF pasta)
Ingredients You’ll Need
(9×13-inch baking dish)
8 oz (225g) elbow macaroni or small shells, uncooked
1 lb (450g) ground beef (or turkey)
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (24 oz) jar marinara or tomato sauce (divided)
2 bell peppers (any color), finely diced
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika, or 1 cup shredded mozzarella on top
Pro Tips:
Do not pre-cook pasta or rice they absorb liquid as they bake.
Finely dice peppers so they soften fully and blend into the sauce.
Use a saucy marinara thick sauces may need ¼ cup water to prevent dryness.
Step-by-Step Instructions (Hearty, Savory, Foolproof)
1. Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown the Beef In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned (5–7 mins). Drain excess fat.
Stir in diced bell peppers; cook 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
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