Bow-Tie Pasta With Red Pepper Sauce

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"You can make this dish anytime of the year, but it is especially good in the Spring with garden fresh peas and parsley. Simple, yet very tasty!" — Rina

Directions

Combine bell pepper, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper in 2 quart saucepan. Cover. Cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender.
Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, and honey; remove from heat. Puree mixture in a blender or food processor.
Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain.
Mix together pasta, red pepper sauce, peas, and parsley.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 24, 2008

I really liked this recipe, but made a few changes to make it a main course instead of a side dish. I used brown rice penne pasta (delicious and healthy) instead of bow-tie. I didn't have any peas, but wish that I did. Also, I only had the little sweet peppers that you ca buy at Costco (red, yellow, and orange), and thought they were a great substitute for just red bell peppers. Added crushed red pepper 1/8 tsp. and 2 cloves minced garlic to the sauce just to give it a little extra kick. Then I baked some chicken brushing it very lightly with EVOO, salt, pepper, basil, and a little minced garlic. YUM!! I served this up layered--pasta, chicken, and smothered with the sauce.

—The Wallace Clan

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 15, 2010

I thought this was very bland.

—skiddelybop

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Jun 22, 2003

This was pretty good.It had a sweet taste to it. My husband liked it and it is low fat.

—MOLSON7

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Sep 26, 2008

I am shocked at how wonderfully tasty and delicious this recipe was. I never would have thought to make a sauce out of bell peppers but this recipe was awesome. What a way to start out my low-call diet! I was afraid I was going to have to eat dull, dry, flavorless food but making this recipe right out of the gate made me more optimistic. I actually made this again but doubled the recipe to make it a main meal and my whole family really enjoyed it, including 2 teens and a toddler, as well as my mother, who was visiting.

—Shell-Shell

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Jan 22, 2009

Used a can of white beans instead of the green peas, and a handful of fresh spinach instead of parsley. I thought I was going to need to add cornstarch to thicken the sauce, but after it had simmered for a few minutes with the cooked pasta and the other ingredients, it thickened up on its own nicely. A very healthy but filling main dish and a nice flavor change from pasta sauce made from a tomato base.

—gapch1026

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Aug 07, 2008

This was an awesome change from the regular old spaghetti sauce. I didn't have peas so I skipped on those but I didn't miss them. This would be awesome over steamed veggies too. Thanks for sharing!

—Heather

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Apr 04, 2007

My family loved this pasta! The sauce had a nice bite and couldn't be easier to make even though I had to whip out my blender. ;) I added chicken breast strips that I brushed with olive oil and fresh minced garlic before baking. This recipe is definitely going in our rotation and next time I will double the sauce and make more pasta so we'll have more leftovers. Thanks for posting the recipe!

—The Anti Chef

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Jun 23, 2003

Easy and good. Portions would be a bit small if this was to serve 6, more like 4 I think. I will add shrimp or chicken to it next time.

—irener52

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Nutrition

Calories
95 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
18.5 g
6%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.7 g
1%

Fiber
3.1 g
12%

Protein
4.2 g
8%

Sodium
187 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bow-Tie Pasta With Red Pepper Sauce

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 95
Calories from Fat: 6

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 187mg 7 %
Potassium 259mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 18.5g 6 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12 %
Protein 4.2g 8 %
** Sugars 5.8g
Vitamin A 39 %
Vitamin C 117 %
Calcium 3 %
** Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 19 %
** Vitamin B6 14 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 37 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.