Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 med. yellow onion
  • 1 lg. green bell pepper
  • 1 lg. orange bell pepper
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 5-6 leaves of basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp oregano
  • Salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 3/4 to 1 lb dry farfalle pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese mix

Instruction

  • Cook pasta according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a casserole dish. (2 1/2 - 3 quart baking dish will work.)
  • Slice onions and peppers thin.
  • Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat. Add some vegetable oil, onions and peppers. Cook veggies until softened.
  • Add ground beef to the pan. Break it up as much as possible, cover, and cook for a few minutes. Stir well breaking up clumps of beef. Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Mix and continue to cook, covered, until beef is done.
  • Stir in oregano and chopped basil. Stir in pasta and transfer the mixture into a prepared baking dish.
  • Spread shredded cheese all over the top and bake for 15-17 minutes.