Pasta with American-Style Beef and Bell Peppers

Ingredients and Weight:

• Spaghetti: 500g (about 1 pound)
• Ground beef: 500g (about 1 pound)
• Red bell peppers: 2, sliced
• Yellow bell peppers: 2, sliced
• Onion: 1, chopped
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce: 1 cup
• Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
• Vegetable oil: for cooking

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 45 minutes
• Total: about 1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook spaghetti until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer red. Drain excess fat.
3. Add onions and garlic to the beef and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
5. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the beef and pepper mixture. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Approximately 700 calories per serving (based on a quarter of the dish)
• Protein: Depends on beef quality and quantity used.
• Fat: Depends on beef quality and quantity used; also includes fat from oil used for cooking.
• Carbohydrates: From spaghetti and tomato sauce.
• Fiber: From vegetables and spaghetti.

Dish Characteristics:

• Creative fusion of American and Italian flavors.
• Rich in protein and flavor due to the combination of beef and tomato sauce.
• Bell peppers add a crunchy texture and a pop of color to the dish.

User Comments:

• "The dish was a hit! The combination of flavors was excellent."
• "I loved the tenderness of the beef and the crispness of the bell peppers."
• "The dish was well-balanced, with the perfect amount of spice from the peppers."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh ingredients for best results.
• Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.
• If you prefer a spicier dish, add a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce mixture.