Empty Fridge Challenge

So payday isn't until Friday and it is another Monday and another blog.  What to do, what to do?  Well I have an empty fridge and somewhat empty cupboard.  This is what I came up with.  Enjoy!

(The lighter version, instead of noodles make a salad out of it)

(And this is what I had to work with)

Pasta w/ the Bare Minimum

16 oz pasta
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbs. olive oil
6 fresh, sweet basil leaves, minced
12 oz roasted red pepper, chopped
6 oz diced tomatoes
2 Tbs. tomato pasta
2 Tbs. pesto

mozzarella, shredded
feta, crumbled

Start boiling a large pot of water for the pasta noodles. Cook noodles according to package.  In a frying pan, brown beef with the onions and garlic.  Drain liquid.  Add olive oil, basil, pepper, tomato, paste, and pesto to the beef and saute' on simmer for about 10 minutes.   Once the noodles are finished toss with a little bit of olive oil.  Spoon out a portion of noodles and top off with beef sauce and cheese.