**Philly Cheese Casserole**

Prep time: 20 min.
Cook time: 40 min.
Serves: 6

Ingredients:
* 16 oz. bowtie pasta.
* 3 tablespoons olive oil.
* 1 lb. ground beef.
* 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced.
* 1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced.
* 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion.
* 2 cloves garlic, minced.
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
* 3/4 teaspoon salt.
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper.
* 3 tablespoons all purpose flour.
* 1 (14.5 oz.) can beef broth.
* 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened and cut up.
* 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese, divided.
* 1 cup soft bread crumbs.

                                                                 Directions

                                                            

Step 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add to the prepared baking dish.

Step 3
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, and cook for 4 minutes. Add peppers and onions. Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.

Step 4
Season with garlic, oregano, salt and crushed red pepper. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Dust with flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Step 5
Mix in broth, and bring to a boil, stirring, until thickened and bubbly.

Step 6
Add cream cheese to the skillet. Cook and stir until melted.

Step 7
Stir in 1 cup provolone cheese until melted.

Step 8
Add mixture to the baking dish; stir to combine. Top with remaining 1/2 cup provolone cheese.

Step 9
Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl to coat. Spread over the mixture.

Step 10
Bake until browned and bubbly, 20 minutes.