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Pesto Peppers with Pasta

By Linda Larsen, About.com

You can use any round tube shaped pasta in this super easy vegetarian main dish pasta recipe; penne, mostaccioli, or even farfalle would work well.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups penne or mostaccioli pasta
  • 16 oz. pkg. frozen mixed bell peppers and onions
  • 10 oz. pkg. basil pesto

Preparation:

Cook pasta in boiling salted water to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile, cook bell pepper stir fry in heavy nonstick skillet with 1 Tbsp. water until heated through and crisp tender. Stir in cooked, drained pasta and pesto and cook over low heat, stirring carefully, until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serves 6
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