Averie Cooks

-1 Preheat oven to 375F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
-1 Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
-1 While the pasta is cooking, to a large Dutch oven, optionally add the olive oil (my beef was very lean and the oil was necessary), beef, onion, red pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through and vegetables have softened; stir frequently and crumble the beef while it cooks; do not drain.
-1 Add the garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
-1 Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture, add the marinara, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
-1 Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir to combine until the cheese has melted.
-1 Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over the top.
-1 Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted on top.
-1 Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.