This pasta recipe stretches your budget even further with a small portion of beef, and loads of vegetables! If you're looking for an all-in-one quick meal it doesn't get better than this.
Start cooking the noodles before anything else. Cook until al dente.
Prep all vegetables and combine ingredients for sauce in a separate bowl. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet on medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot add garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes, then break apart ground beef into skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes.
Add sauce and cheese, gently combine and cover skillet. Bring to a low simmer until sauce is thickened and cheese is melted (about 4 minutes). Stir while cooking to avoid sticking (use metal spatula if using cast iron).
Add 4 cups cooked noodles to the skillet and gently combine. If you don’t have room in the skillet then you can transfer all ingredients to a large mixing bowl to combine.