Three-Pepper Pasta

You just need 20 minutes to cook this fabulous bow-tie pasta recipe served in a sauce of tomatoes and colorful bell peppers.

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7 Ratings

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4 Stars 29%

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Calories 280
Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 1g
Sodium 310mg

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 280
Calories from Fat: 60),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 6%
(Saturated Fat 1g, 1% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 310mg; 310%;
Total Carbohydrate: 48g; 48%
(Dietary Fiber 4g 4% Sugars 8g 8% ),
Protein: 7g; 7%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%;
Vitamin C: 80%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 5 min
Total Time 20 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

3: cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (6 oz)

1: tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1: small green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips

1: small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips

1: small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips

1: cup tomato pasta sauce (any variety)

: Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

: Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Directions

1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
3 Stir in pasta sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Serve sauce over pasta. Top each serving with basil and cheese.

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Posted 12/2/2010 3:04:20 PM REPORT ABUSE Nicole M said:

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I loved this dish. It was quick and easy to make and it tasted great. The only downside was that my young kids did not share my opinion.

Posted 8/5/2010 9:30:41 AM REPORT ABUSE miche benit said:

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this dish is fresh and filling. just right and i will definetley make it again, as i craved it for days later :)

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/16/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.