Pasta Shells and Peppers

Submitted by Mary in LA.

"Green peppers and tomatoes spooned over the top give this easy to prepare macaroni and cheese fresh homemade taste."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) package medium pasta shell
• 4 medium green peppers, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb process American cheese, shredded
• fresh oregano or fresh basil (optional)

directions

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