Best 9 Mixed Herb Pasta With Red Bell Peppers And Feta Recipes

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Indulge in a vibrant symphony of flavors with our mixed herb pasta, a delectable dish that combines the freshness of herbs, the sweetness of red bell peppers, and the tanginess of feta cheese. This culinary masterpiece is a delightful blend of textures and colors, featuring tender pasta coated in a luscious herb-infused sauce, sautéed red bell peppers adding a touch of sweetness and crunch, and crumbled feta cheese providing a salty and creamy contrast. As you savor each bite, the aromatic herbs, including basil, thyme, and oregano, create a harmonious dance on your palate, leaving you craving more. Accompanying this main course are two complementary recipes: a refreshing cucumber and tomato salad, offering a crisp and light side dish, and a decadent chocolate mousse, serving as a sweet and indulgent ending to your meal. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you utterly satisfied.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MIXED-HERB PASTA WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND FETA



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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Pasta     Sauté     Vegetarian     Bell Pepper     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 large red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 pound spaghettini
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, tarragon, mint, and sage)
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 7 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add peppers and cook until crisp-tender, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add wine; boil until reduced by 1/3, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta and reserved cooking liquid to pot. Add pepper mixture, herbs, and cheese. Toss gently but thoroughly until cheese begins to melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

BELL PEPPERS AND PASTA



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This meatless entree is always a hit. In fact, I double it whenever I know I'm going to feed some big eaters, and it still disappears. -Sharon Csuhta of Wadsworth, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 1-1/2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Add the sweet peppers; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the olives, oregano, salt and cayenne. Add water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Drain pasta and stir into skillet. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FUSILLI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, FETA, AND HERB DRESSING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs (basil, oregano, thyme), finely chopped
1 pound fusilli or other spiral pasta
1/2 red onion, sliced
2 1/2 ounces sliced black olives
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted sliced red peppers, drained
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing: Place all ingredients in a jar. Close lid tightly and shake until blended.
  • In a large pot of lightly salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, soak red onion in ice water to mellow its flavor. Drain cooked pasta and place in a large bowl. Drain onions and pat dry, add to pasta, Add dressing, olives, peppers and feta to warm pasta and toss. Serve at room temperature.

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY RED PEPPER-FETA SAUCE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 37m

Yield 6 (1 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
One 16-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 cup crumbled feta cheese or a 6-ounce block
1 pound whole-wheat fettuccine
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes. Add roasted peppers and saute until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Place mixture in the bowl of a food processor with stock and all but 2 tablespoons of the feta. Process until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed. Sauce should cling nicely to pasta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among pasta bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Sodium 1050 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 18 grams

ORZO SALAD WITH PEPPERS AND FETA



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Piperade, a classic Basque dish of stewed peppers, onions and tomatoes, becomes a flavorful sauce for this pasta. Colorful bell peppers simmer in olive oil and aromatics until meltingly soft, and juicy tomatoes simmer alongside until they burst, lending both tangy and sweet notes. Briny feta adds salty bites to complement the sweet pepper sauce, but tart aged goat cheese makes a good alternative. This side is even better at room temperature, making it the perfect make-ahead dish for summer picnics or potlucks.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, pastas, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 10 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound orzo
Kosher salt and pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 large or 4 medium red, yellow or orange bell peppers (about 1 1/4 pounds), cored, seeded and chopped into ½-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium tomato, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
4 ounces feta cheese, thinly sliced or crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta, pressing out excess liquid. Spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion, bell peppers and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until broken down and juices release, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the reserved pasta water and stir to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the skillet. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl to cool slightly to lukewarm, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to speed up the cooling process. Discard thyme sprig.
  • Add cooled orzo, lemon juice, basil and cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well, then transfer to a large serving bowl or platter. Garnish with more basil.

PASTA WITH HERB BUTTER



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Make and share this Pasta with Herb Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 ounces linguine
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions and then drain.
  • Melt butter in large Pyrex measuring cup and blend in remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Place pasta and butter back into saucepan used to cook the pasta in.
  • Cook pasta for two minutes until reheated; stir constantly.
  • Put cooked pasta into serving bowl topped with Parmesan cheese.

MIXED-HERB PASTA WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND FETA



MIXED-HERB PASTA WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND FETA image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 large bell peppers, cut into thin strips
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 pound spaghetti
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, tarragon, mint, and sage)
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 7 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add peppers and cook until crisp-tender, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add wine; boil until reduced by 1/3, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta and reserved cooking liquid to pot. Add pepper mixture, herbs, and cheese. Toss gently but thoroughly until cheese begins to melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

MIXED FRESH HERB PASTA



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Vary the sauce with any tender herbs you have on hand. Top the pasta with our Grilled Sea Scallops and Fennel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for pasta water and seasoning
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups packed mixed fresh herbs, such as mint, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh fennel fronds, finely chopped
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound spaghetti or other pasta
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add salt and pasta. Cook until the pasta is al dente according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, place shallots on a cutting board, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Using the side of a chef's knife, crush into a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add oil and lemon juice. Whisk to combine. Add herbs and fennel fronds to shallot paste, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander, and return to pot. Stir in the herb sauce. Serve warm.

ROASTED SWEET PEPPER PASTA SALAD WITH HERBS AND FETA



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Enjoy this cheesy herbed pasta salad made with turkey pepperoni and baked veggies, for a filling Italian -style dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges (about 2 cups)
Cooking spray
3 cups uncooked penne pasta (10 ounces)
1 cup sliced 70%-less-fat turkey pepperoni (about 3 ounces), cut in half
(2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbed 1/2 cup
1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Place bell peppers and onion in single layer in pan. Spray vegetables with cooking spray. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Toss bell peppers, onion, pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • If you don't have mixed herbs, you can use a combination of oregano, thyme, and basil.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, topped with crumbled feta cheese.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

Conclusion:

Mixed herb pasta with red bell peppers and feta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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