THREE-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

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I like to make this recipe during the summer when I can get the ingredients fresh from the garden. It not only tastes very good, but it's a pretty addition to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
8 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, add the oil, vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, tomato, olives and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Stir mozzarella cheese. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Hastone George
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This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Dora Ransom
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I made this pasta dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sauce.


Sumet Roy
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavor of the sauce.


eshita barua
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I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers, but this pasta dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Adyan Miah
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up any extra peppers you have lying around. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Christine Wood
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this pasta dish. It's a great way to get my protein and vegetables in one meal.


Md Kashem Shak
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This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Macos 256
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I made this pasta dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sauce.


Aron Prasad
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavor of the sauce.


mpho piet
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I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers, but this pasta dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Md mahabbath
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up anyガイドextra peppers you have lying around. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Apedaki Christian
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this pasta dish. It's a great way to get my protein and vegetables in one meal.


Zweli Shabangu
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This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Rebohile Letsoisa
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I made this pasta dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sauce.


Fredrick Okello
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavor of the sauce.


Vinny Phanphouvong
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I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers, but this pasta dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Mo McClary
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up any extra peppers you have lying around. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Mian Ahad
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I made this pasta last night and it was so good! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Redoan
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of three different peppers gave it a delicious and complex flavor. I will definitely be making this again.