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Creamy Beef and Red Pepper Pappardelle Pasta

This creamy beef and red pepper pappardelle pasta is a quick and flavorful dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Tender pappardelle noodles are coated in a savory beef and tomato sauce, accented with sweet red bell peppers, garlic, and aromatic Italian herbs, then finished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz pappardelle pasta
  • 16 oz ground beef
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 5-10 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pappardelle pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef, season with garlic powder and a pinch of salt, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic to the beef and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and thinly sliced red bell pepper.
  5. Add dried oregano, dried basil, garlic salt, and crushed red pepper flakes, and let the sauce cook together for 3 minutes.
  6. Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary.