Creamy Red Pepper Pasta Skillet
This Creamy Red Pepper Pasta Skillet is so easy and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. A jar of roasted red peppers brings a great depth of flavor and the cream cheese balances the flavor and gives it a creamy texture. Oh – and this recipe earns extra credit for being made in one skillet! (Woohooo for few dishes!!) 
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 ½ c water
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz can roasted red peppers drained and diced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 8 oz uncooked bowtie pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain.
- Add the water, tomato sauce, diced peppers, sugar and all seasonings. Turn the burner on high heat, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and bring to a boil again.
- Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 14 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until combined. Enjoy!
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