Baked Pasta with Peppers Recipe

Name: Baked Pasta with Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large Red/Yellow Bell Peppers; 1/2 large Vidalia Onion; 8 oz Angel Hair Pasta; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Bacon Fat; 1 cup Milk; 1 1/2 tsp Cornstarch; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper; 1 tsp Seasoned Salt

Servings: persons

2 large Red/Yellow Bell Peppers
1/2 large Vidalia Onion
8 oz Angel Hair Pasta
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Bacon Fat
1 cup Milk
1 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
1 tsp Seasoned Salt

1
Preheat oven to 500?F.
2
Thinly slice bell peppers and onion.
3
Pour olive oil, peppers, onion, salt, and pepper in saucepan.
4
Cook over medium low heat until soft/translucent.
5
Cook pasta as directed on box.
6
It's important to not overcook; angel hair cooks quickly and will cook more later.
7
Set aside when finished.
8
Once peppers/onions have finished, add bacon fat to same pan.
9
Cook over low heat until melted.
10
Once bacon fat has melted, add cornstarch, milk, onion powder, crushed red pepper, and seasoned salt.
11
Stir over low heat until milk thickens slightly.
12
Add 2/3 of mozzarella to milk/peppers mixture.
13
Stir until melted.
14
Add cooked pasta to remainder of ingredients.
15
Stir to mix thoroughly.
16
Pour pasta mixture into baking pan that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
17
Add remaining 1/3 of mozzarella to top.
18
Bake at 500?F until cheese on top is melted.

409

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large Red/Yellow Bell Peppers, 1/2 large Vidalia Onion, 8 oz Angel Hair Pasta, 1 tbsp Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Pasta with Peppers falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Pasta with Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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