Ingredients
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 small onion, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon salt8 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta1-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preparation
Place peppers in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pepper puree, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cook until pasta and green beans are tender; drain. Stir in meat sauce. Sprinkle with cheese; stir until melted.
