Spaghetti with Beef and Peppers

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 sliced onion and 2 sliced red bell peppers, cook until softened and lightly charred, about 6-8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan.

4. 4

   Add the 1 lb ground beef to the empty side of the pan. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Season with the 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

5. 5

   Stir the beef and vegetables together. Add the drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything until well combined and the sauce coats the pasta, about 1-2 minutes. Add more pasta water if needed.

6. 6

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Colander
• Wooden spoon

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