PASTA AND PEPPERS

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This colorful pasta toss is sure to brighten your dinner table. Garlic, basil and a splash of white wine accent the sweet peppers and spiral pasta. For a fun and different look, you can substitute bow tie or medium shell pasta instead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium sweet yellow peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons white wine or additional vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Combine cornstarch, broth and wine or additional broth until smooth; stir into pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in the basil, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with pepper mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges