PASTA AND PEPPERS

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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

12 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium sweet yellow peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons white wine or additional vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

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

keldin tom
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This recipe is a fail. The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was too watery.


Eugenia Adams
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pasta turned out really bland. I think I might have forgotten to add some of the seasonings.


Yobsan Asrat
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Overall, I thought this pasta dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Bruce Lee
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta turned out a bit dry. I think I might have cooked it for too long.


Della Smalley
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This pasta dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a hotter pepper than the recipe called for. Next time, I'll use a milder pepper.


Maryam fazal
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I've made this pasta dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


vickiee mbise
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some spaghetti in the fridge, and it worked perfectly.


Faisal Gaming
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I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peppers were cooked perfectly and added a subtle sweetness to the pasta.


Tracy lynn SmallEyes
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My family loved this pasta! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the bell peppers added a nice crunch.


THE REAL ATOMIC JAY
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some grilled chicken and a handful of spinach, and it was perfect!


Dinesh Mahara
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This pasta dish was super easy to make and had amazing flavor!