Bell Pepper Pesto Pasta with Ground Beef

Ingredients:

• One pound ground beef
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1, 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 jar Freak Flag Organics Bell Pepper Pesto
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 8 oz elbow macaroni
• Feta cheese, optional

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt liberally and add pasta. Cook according to package directions. Reserve one cup of cooking water. Strain and set aside.
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Break apart using a wooden spoon and cook until meat is no longer pink.
3. Add the bell pepper and season with more salt. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until pepper has softened.
4. Add tomato sauce and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; bring to a simmer. Add bell pepper pesto and cooked noodles. Mix to combine and heat through.
5. Optional: top with feta.