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Bell Pepper Pasta

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  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
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You just need 20 minutes to cook this fabulous bow-tie pasta recipe served in a sauce of tomatoes and colorful bell peppers.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 1, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (6 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 small green bell pepper, 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
  • 1 cup tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
  • Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • 3
    Stir in pasta sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Serve sauce over pasta. Top each serving with basil and cheese.

Nutrition

300 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 8g Protein, 51g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
300
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
10%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
310mg
13%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
51g
17%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Sugars
9g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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