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Summer Penne Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: STACY D.

"This is an excellent recipe by itself but can easily be personalized. Try different combinations of vegetables or experiment with different pasta shapes."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1/3 pound sliced green bell peppers
1/3 pound sliced red bell peppers
1/3 pound sliced yellow bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
6 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped
ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a large pot cook penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta, leaving it slightly wet.
While pasta is cooking, wash the bell peppers and cut them into 1/4 inch strips. In a large skillet over medium heat place 2 tablespoons of olive oil and saute the pepper until soft. Do not allow peppers to brown.
To the skillet, add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash and saute for 2 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chopped tomatoes and remove from heat.
Dish pasta portions onto warmed plated. Add sauce to top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2002 by STEAKBURGER

This recipe is T.S., C.S., and Alla Dems! Off the Hook! Forget about it! Straight up crazy... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by Lainybell

Great recipe. We used shell pasta, and instead of plain tomatoes we added canned, diced... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2005 by APANTHESIS

This was good but it needs more seasoning. I am not sure what to add, but it was little bland... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by iheartbeans

Great recipe! The stewed italian tomatoes really gave it the kick it needed. MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2008 by pr0le

Great recipe. I threw in some dry basil and italian seasonings and it turned out great with... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by Godsweetsong

I took some advice from the last reviewer and made some modifications. I took ground mild... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by CooknBrew

As the others, I found this to be a little lacking in flavor. It needs something to tie... MORE