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Penne Pasta with Peppers

By: Donna Lasater 
"This excellent and easy recipe can be topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese to add some extra zest. Enjoy with some garlic bread for a light meal, if desired."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 red onions, cut into strips
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 yellow bell pepper, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Pour this vegetable mixture over cooked pasta and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 432 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by SUNEYE   view full review
Good basics, but I used 1 each green, red and yellow pepper. I added a small can of stewed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by CTAMBEN   view full review
Tastey yet fast meal for people who work, if I have time I add chicken breast to it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by hissingfauna   view full review
This dish could use more flavor. I added red chili flakes and lots of salt and pepper, and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by Cat Lady Cyndi   view full review
This a tasty, simple pasta dish if you love peppers and onions like we do! I have made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2008 by semogal   view full review
This dish is very easy! But, I added a pound of smoke sauage with peppers in frying pan.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2010 by Jessy B.   view full review
This was really good! The second time I made it, I added some left over grilled chicken and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by Marilyn   view full review
Very good & easy. For the noodles I stirred in some garlic dressing, then added the sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by Tara   view full review
We add sausage to this and it is a 5 star recipe for us!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was just perfect, but Hubs thought it "needed something" (his taste buds must...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by Ltrain   view full review
This was a tasty pasta dish! I used the frozen pepper and onion stir fry mix and added a link...

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