Stuffed Pepper Spaghetti Bake
A hearty and flavorful dish combining Italian sausage, ground beef, and colorful bell peppers with spaghetti, all baked to perfection with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage and ground beef until fully cooked. Add the diced onion and bell peppers, cooking until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and add Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the meat sauce mixture, tossing until the pasta is well coated.
- Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg