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Pasta Ole!

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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;€™s 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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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 131.0
Description
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;€™s 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
  • 8 ounce Linguine or Spaghetti; OR..
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2
    Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. 3
    In a large nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Add chopped onion and julienned red and green bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and wilted.
  5. 5
    Add the thinly sliced top round steak to the skillet; sauté, stirring constantly, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
  6. 6
    Season the beef and vegetable mixture with cumin and salt; stir to combine.
  7. 7
    Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  8. 8
    Add the drained pasta to the baking dish and mix gently with the beef and vegetables.
  9. 9
    Heat the spicy red pasta sauce in a microwave-safe dish or saucepan until warm.
  10. 10
    Pour the heated sauce over the pasta mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the dish.
  12. 12
    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.

Keywords: beef, baking, bell pepper, cheese, dinner, family meal, italian, linguine, main course, monterey jack, onion, pasta, red sauce, spaghetti, steak, vegan
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