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Bell Peppers and Pasta Recipe

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This meatless entree is always a hit. In fact, I double it whenever I know I'm going to feed some big eaters, and it still disappears. -Sharon Csuhta of Wadsworth, Ohio

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Bell Peppers and Pasta Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

12 10 22

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 1-1/2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Add the sweet peppers; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the olives, oregano, salt and cayenne. Add water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Drain pasta and stir into skillet. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/4 cups) equals 274 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 434 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Bell Peppers and Pasta in Light & Tasty June/July 2004, p29

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Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2012 by vbange

I had to scale the recipe for 6, but other than that I made it as written and it was very good. My family eats low fat/low sodium all the time, and we thought this was very tasty. It was a little spicy, and slightly dry, but I will make this again nonetheless. The feta I used was on the salty side too, which may have affected the dish. My 3 younger boys ate it without complaint. Thanks for a good recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by 2foru

This sounded good, but it was bland and a little dry.

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2010 by Ladylynn6

This recipe is a family favorite! I don't add the cayenne (my kids would revolt!), but I do add chicken breast strips with the olives and water. It makes a wonderful, well-rounded meal!

Reviewed on May. 14, 2010 by jwfy

Was good but needs a little more flavor/kick. I made this according to the recipe.

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2009 by ameliawells

Quick. Easy. And TASTY!

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by mlochmiller

Excellent! My family loved it. Would also be good along side roasted chicken.

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by susannette

Makes a good meatless meal.sc