Directions
- 1Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed, but leave a little for flavor.
- 2Add diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- 3Pour in the jar of your favorite pasta sauce.
- 4Fill the empty pasta sauce jar with 2 cups of broth, shake, and add it to the pan.
- 5Add Italian seasoning, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- 6Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7Add the half-pound of spaghetti, broken in half. Stir as best you can and make sure the pasta is mostly submerged.
- 8Cover the skillet with a lid and set a timer for 15-20 minutes.
- 9Every 3-5 minutes, stop and stir the pasta really well to prevent noodles from sticking together.
- 10While the pasta cooks, prepare optional cheesy bread by spreading softened butter on hamburger buns, then sprinkling with Italian seasoning, shredded mozzarella, and garlic powder.
- 11Toss the cheesy bread in the oven to bake when the pasta has about five minutes left on its cooking time.
- 12When the pasta is tender, add the cubed cream cheese. Stir until it completely melts into the sauce and is fully combined into a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 0.75 lb ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 2 cups broth
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp dried Parmesan cheese
- 1 to taste Salt & pepper
- 0.5 lb spaghetti, broken in half
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 Hamburger buns or bread
- 1 softened butter
- 1 sprinkle Italian seasoning
- 1 handful shredded mozzarella
- 1 small dash garlic powder
Equipment
large skilletlidoven
Tips
- Leave a little fat from the browned beef to sauté vegetables.
- Stir the pasta really well every 3-5 minutes while it's simmering to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Break spaghetti in half before adding to the pot.
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