Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces bowtie pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 poblano pepper or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can lower sodium beef broth
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut up
- 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese, divided
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add to the prepared baking dish.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add peppers and onions. Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
- Season with garlic, oregano, salt and crushed red pepper. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Dust with flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Mix in broth, and bring to a boil, stirring, until thickened and bubbly.
- Add cream cheese to the skillet. Cook and stir until melted.
- Stir in 1 cup provolone cheese until melted.
- Add mixture to the baking dish; stir to combine.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup provolone cheese.
- Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl to coat. Spread over the mixture.
- Bake until browned and bubbly, 20 minutes.
Notes
- Use poblano pepper for a milder flavor or green bell pepper for a classic taste.
- Substitute provolone with mozzarella if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg