Three-Pepper Pasta


What a vibrant, low-calorie main dish. Bow-tie pasta cradles a sauce of tomatoes and colorful bell peppers.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (8 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 small green bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 4 cups tomato pasta sauce (any variety)

Directions:

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  3. Stir pasta sauce into peppers. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Serve over pasta.