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Bell Peppers and Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: Sharon Csuhta

"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"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 25 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  12 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  22 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/4 cups uncooked penne or medium tube 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

  1. 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.

FOOTNOTE

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by Jamie
Great low-cal recipe! I used green olives (instead of the black it shows in the picture) and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by UNRULYSIREN84
Even my boyfriend (a major carnivore) loves this! It has worked it's way into our regular... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by orangevinyl
This is wonderful! Easy and great flavors too! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by KEZ
This was a quick, easy and colourful dish which my daughter loved. You can't ask for much more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by susiekew
It was easy to make and looked pretty. However, it lacked a little in flavour. Maybe adding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2007 by Ange
*******superb! My fiance and I like things spicy, so we added 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2007 by OTTOS2
Soooooooooo goooooood. I absolutely loved this, so did the kids and DH. This was tasty,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by LoriAnn
We loved this recipe! I used all red peppers (no green), 4 cloves garlic, kalamata olives,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by M. Howland
My new favorite way to use up leftover pasta - I'm now HOPING for pasta leftovers! I suggest... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2008 by Cory's Treats
Added a little sour cream to make it creamy. Also used sun dried tomato feta. I will make it...