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This comforting pasta bake combines tender strips of top round steak with sweet bell peppers and onions, all tossed with spicy red sauce and baked under a blanket of melted Monterey Jack cheese. It&# 226;ÂÂs a satisfying, family-friendly meal that brings together bold savory flavors and gooey textures. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare using pantry staples and offers a delicious twist on traditional spaghetti. The combination of spicy sauce and mild cheese creates a balanced flavor profile that everyone will love.
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This comforting pasta bake combines tender strips of top round steak with sweet bell peppers and onions, all tossed with spicy red sauce and baked under a blanket of melted Monterey Jack cheese. It&# 226;ÂÂs a satisfying, family-friendly meal that brings together bold savory flavors and gooey textures. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare using pantry staples and offers a delicious twist on traditional spaghetti. The combination of spicy sauce and mild cheese creates a balanced flavor profile that everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
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In a large nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and julienned red and green bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and wilted.
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Add the thinly sliced top round steak to the skillet; sauté, stirring constantly, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
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Season the beef and vegetable mixture with cumin and salt; stir to combine.
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Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Add the drained pasta to the baking dish and mix gently with the beef and vegetables.
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Heat the spicy red pasta sauce in a microwave-safe dish or saucepan until warm.
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Pour the heated sauce over the pasta mixture and stir until evenly coated.
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Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 131.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.1g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 25.0g9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 5.0g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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