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
ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA
This wonderful, creamy pasta recipe has a nice kick from the roasted red peppers.
Provided by This Healthy Table
Categories Main Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large pot of salted water over high heat. When it's boiling, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven. Add the onion and cook it for 5 minutes or until translucent. Then add the garlic and cook it for 30 seconds. Then add the red pepper and stir it in.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir continuously for 30 seconds. Add the milk and stir occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes or until it thickens. Then add 1/2 cup of the pasta water to the sauce and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens again.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Use an immersion blender or a blender to blitz the sauce so the bell pepper breaks down and the sauce is creamy. Add the sauce back to the pot.
- Add the parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir till it has melted.
- Divide the pasta between bowls and top with the optional additional parmesan and chopped basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 30 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 638 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat
CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a stock pot according to package directions.
- In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add in minced garlic and flour. Cook and whisk until it's combined and starts to thicken.
- Add in cream, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens up. Reduce the heat to low and stir constantly as it thickens.
- Remove pan from heat and add in the Parmesan cheese and parsley. The cheese will begin to melt, so stir until all combined well.
- Drain the cooked pasta. Add the cheese mixture to the hot pasta.
- Stir until mixed together well.
- Sprinkle with additional cheese and parsley for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1693 kcal, Fat 141 g, SaturatedFat 84 g, Cholesterol 344 mg, Sodium 3786 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 64 mg
PASTA AND PEPPERS
This colorful pasta toss is sure to brighten your dinner table. Garlic, basil and a splash of white wine accent the sweet peppers and spiral pasta. For a fun and different look, you can substitute bow tie or medium shell pasta instead.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Combine cornstarch, broth and wine or additional broth until smooth; stir into pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in the basil, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with pepper mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA RECIPE
This creamy, hearty pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes. With grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese it's a dish everyone will love.
Provided by Camille
Categories Main Course
Yield 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While it cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic till soft. Whisk in half and half and chicken broth. Stir in seasoned salt and mozzarella. Lower the heat to keep the sauce from boiling.
- Add the chicken and red pepper slices to the sauce. Stir frequently and keep and eye on the heat so it doesn't boil. Drain the cooked pasta and stir it together with the sauce.
- Add chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2590 kcal, Fat 141 g, SaturatedFat 71 g, Cholesterol 538 mg, Sodium 6949 mg, Carbohydrate 194 g, Sugar 42 g, Protein 160 mg
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