Penne with bell peppers, mushrooms, and cheese is a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken or turkey, and it can also be made vegetarian by omitting the meat. The combination of sweet bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and gooey cheese makes this dish a hit with people of all ages. It is also a relatively quick and easy meal to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS
Tiny, white button mushrooms make a delicious, simple sauce for pasta. Try them with penne or large shells.
Provided by pigmrtn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the butter.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta and the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 104.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
PENNE PASTA WITH PEPPERS
This excellent and easy recipe can be topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese to add some extra zest. Enjoy with some garlic bread for a light meal, if desired.
Provided by Donna Lasater
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Pour this vegetable mixture over cooked pasta and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 9.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
PENNE WITH SHRIMP, SCALLOPS, BELL PEPPERS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Make and share this Penne With Shrimp, Scallops, Bell Peppers and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by King Lu
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine and heat both oils in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add peppers and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer peppers to a bowl.
- Add sundried tomatoes, shrimp, scallops, 1/4 cup of basil, garlic and oregano to the same skillet and saute until the shrimp are just opaque in the centre, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer shrimp and scallop mixture to the bowl with peppers, cover and set aside.
- Add broth, wine and tomato paste to same skillet.
- Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
- During the last minute add cream if you are using it, and let cook an extra minute or two.
- Meanwhile cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted, oiled water until tender, but still firm to bite.
- Drain; return pasta to same pot.
- Add contents of bowl, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup of basil and cheese to pasta.
- Toss over low heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.
- Note: If all peppers are not available any combination will do.
- Shrimps and Scallops can be replaced with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.5, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 121.7, Sodium 983.1, Carbohydrate 84.8, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 4.9, Protein 39.6
BELL PEPPERS AND PASTA
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET POTATO MUSHROOM PENNE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, olive oil, wild mushroom, butter, fresh sage, chicken stock, cooked penne, sherry wine vinegar, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, amaretti cookies, fresh chives
Provided by Vaughn Vreeland
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Use a fork to poke holes into 1 sweet potato. Wrap the sweet potato in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Peel and dice the other sweet potato into 1-centimeter (½ inch) cubes.
- Carefully scoop the pulp of the cooked sweet potato into a food processor or blender. Add about 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and blend under smooth. Add a splash of water if the puree is too thick.
- In a pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms start to crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the mushrooms and remove from the heat. Drain the mushrooms of excess oil in a paper towel-lined bowl.
- Add 6 tablespoons of the butter and sage to the pan and cook until brown bits start to form on the bottom, being very careful to not burn the butter.
- Once slightly brown, remove the sage and add the cubed sweet potato and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes, until the potato becomes tender.
- Stir in the reserved purée and chicken stock. Simmer for two minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the mixture comes together smoothly.
- Add the penne and mushrooms and coat evenly in the sauce.
- Finish the pasta with 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sherry wine vinegar, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm, garnished with chives, crushed amaretti cookies, and more Parmesan.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 911 calories, Carbohydrate 112 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 19 grams
PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE
Provided by Maura Chamberlain
Categories Garlic Herb Mushroom Pasta Tomato Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Bon Appétit Illinois
Yield 2 Generous Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add mushrooms; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta and cooking liquid to sauce in skillet. Toss over medium heat until mixture is heated through and sauce coats pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese and serve.
PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET
I'm a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. -Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add ham, red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and vegetables are tender. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1-2 minutes longer., Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PENNE ALFREDO
Penne pasta served with hot Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions in a creamy Alfredo sauce. This is a recipe that I created on the fly. Ingredient measurements are "best guess" because I pretty much just threw everything in to taste. Feel free to adjust to your taste and enjoy!
Provided by Foonaka
Categories Penne
Time 25m
Yield 1 batch, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice sausage into 3/4 inch slices.
- Cut onions and peppers in to thin strips (julienne slices).
- Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic or measure out 1 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic.
- Chop basil into small strips (about 1 inch in length).
- Prepare pasta based on packaged instructions.
- Fry sausage in oil over medium-high heat until all pieces have turned brown.
- Add peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry with sausage for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
- Dust the mixture with 2 Tbsp of flour (this step is optional, and will create a thicker sauce) and stir for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and stir mixture for about 30 seconds.
- Turn heat down to medium-low and add cream. Stir to combine.
- Slowly bring cream to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted into mixture.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 913.9, Fat 59.2, SaturatedFat 28.6, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 1156, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 27.7
PENNE WITH YELLOW PEPPERS AND CAPERS
Time 40m
Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and anchovy. Lower heat to moderately low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in capers and vinegar.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta to pepper mixture and toss, adding enough cooking water for sauce to coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper and toss with basil.
PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
Add something tangy to your family's Italian dinner! Serve sausage and pepper cooked in tomato over your pasta - a wonderful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook penne in large saucepan to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Add basil; toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage links, bell peppers and onion; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until sausage links are browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomatoes and tomato sauce; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 13 to 15 minutes or until sausage links are thoroughly cooked and sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over penne. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1670 mg, Sugar 10 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of bell peppers: Different colors of bell peppers not only add visual appeal to the dish but also provide a range of flavors. Red peppers are sweeter, yellow peppers have a mild, fruity flavor, and orange peppers fall somewhere in between.
- Choose flavorful mushrooms: While button mushrooms are a classic choice, consider using more flavorful varieties such as shiitake, portobello, or oyster mushrooms. These mushrooms will add a more earthy, umami flavor to the dish.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is an important component of this dish, so don't skimp on quality. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor, such as sharp cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
- Season the dish well: Don't forget to season the dish well with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices and herbs, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
Conclusion:
Penne with bell peppers, mushrooms, and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and cheese, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more flavorful and enjoyable.
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