1Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed, but leave a little for flavor.
2Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed, but leave a little for flavor.
3Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed, but leave a little for flavor.
4Add diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
5Add diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
6Add diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
7Pour in the jar of your favorite pasta sauce.
8Pour in the jar of your favorite pasta sauce.
9Pour in the jar of your favorite pasta sauce.
10Fill the empty pasta sauce jar with 2 cups of broth, shake, and add it to the pan.
11Fill the empty pasta sauce jar with 2 cups of broth, shake, and add it to the pan.
12Fill the empty pasta sauce jar with 2 cups of broth, shake, and add it to the pan.
13Add Italian seasoning, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
14Add Italian seasoning, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
15Add Italian seasoning, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
16Bring the mixture to a boil.
17Bring the mixture to a boil.
18Bring the mixture to a boil.
19Add the half-pound of spaghetti, broken in half. Stir as best you can and make sure the pasta is mostly submerged.
20Add the half-pound of spaghetti, broken in half. Stir as best you can and make sure the pasta is mostly submerged.
21Add the half-pound of spaghetti, broken in half. Stir as best you can and make sure the pasta is mostly submerged.
22Cover the skillet with a lid and set a timer for 15-20 minutes.
23Cover the skillet with a lid and set a timer for 15-20 minutes.
24Cover the skillet with a lid and set a timer for 15-20 minutes.
25Every 3-5 minutes, stop and stir the pasta really well to prevent noodles from sticking together.
26Every 3-5 minutes, stop and stir the pasta really well to prevent noodles from sticking together.
27Every 3-5 minutes, stop and stir the pasta really well to prevent noodles from sticking together.
28While the pasta cooks, prepare optional cheesy bread by spreading softened butter on hamburger buns, then sprinkling with Italian seasoning, shredded mozzarella, and garlic powder.
29While the pasta cooks, prepare optional cheesy bread by spreading softened butter on hamburger buns, then sprinkling with Italian seasoning, shredded mozzarella, and garlic powder.
30While the pasta cooks, prepare optional cheesy bread by spreading softened butter on hamburger buns, then sprinkling with Italian seasoning, shredded mozzarella, and garlic powder.
31Toss the cheesy bread in the oven to bake when the pasta has about five minutes left on its cooking time.
32Toss the cheesy bread in the oven to bake when the pasta has about five minutes left on its cooking time.
33Toss the cheesy bread in the oven to bake when the pasta has about five minutes left on its cooking time.
34When 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.
35When 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.
36When 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
0.75 lb ground beef
0.75 lb ground beef
1 bell pepper, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar pasta sauce
1 jar pasta sauce
1 jar pasta sauce
2 cups broth
2 cups broth
2 cups broth
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp dried Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp dried Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp dried Parmesan cheese
1 to taste Salt & pepper
1 to taste Salt & pepper
1 to taste Salt & pepper
0.5 lb spaghetti, broken in half
0.5 lb spaghetti, broken in half
0.5 lb spaghetti, broken in half
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 Hamburger buns or bread
1 Hamburger buns or bread
1 Hamburger buns or bread
1 softened butter
1 softened butter
1 softened butter
1 sprinkle Italian seasoning
1 sprinkle Italian seasoning
1 sprinkle Italian seasoning
1 handful shredded mozzarella
1 handful shredded mozzarella
1 handful shredded mozzarella
1 small dash garlic powder
1 small dash garlic powder
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.