PASTA SHELLS AND PEPPERS

Pasta Shells and Peppers image

"Tomatoes and green peppers spooned over the top give this easy-to-prepare macaroni and cheese fresh homemade taste," shares Sharon Ann Sluski from West Ossipee, New Hampshire. Our test kitchen figures her thrifty main dish costs just 94 cents per serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (1 pound) medium shell pasta
4 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound Velveeta, shredded
Fresh basil and/or oregano, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. meanwhile, in a skillet, saute peppers in butter for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper; heat through. , Drain pasta; stir in cheese until melted. Spoon into bowls; top with tomato mixture. Garnish with basil and/or oregano if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.