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Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta Recipe

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This post about Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta Recipe is brought to you thru my relationship with Dreamfields Pasta. All opinions are 100% my own.

Did you know October was National Pasta Month? Considering  that our family has pasta at least once a week, it was a natural for me to celebrate. Pasta is so simple to make and pair with a sauce and veggies. We actually have “gravy” wars between my husband, my son and I, as to who can make the best sauce!

While our family loves the traditional pasta sauce, this mom sometimes needs a no cook recipe that she can throw together with simple pantry items. So when Dreamfields called and asked if I’d like to participate in their #HealthyPastaMonth promotion with a quick and easy recipe, I jumped at the chance. This Mediterranean Tri-Pepper Pasta Recipe fits that criteria, plus it tastes great hot or cold. We used Dreamfields Penne Rigate but any type of pasta shape will be just as tasty. We also roasted our own yellow pepper for this recipe but if you can find jarred red and yellow roasted peppers, this makes the recipe that much easier.

Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta recipe

My grandmother and mother used to roast peppers right on top of their gas stoves. You can roast the peppers in the oven if you are doing a bunch but for this recipe, we just needed to roast one yellow pepper and this is quick and easy. Simply place your washed and dried sweet pepper over the gas flame. When a side gets a nice charring on it, simply rotate the pepper until it is completely charred on all sides.

how to roast peppers

Simply place the charred pepper in a paper bag and allow the pepper to steam. I waited about 15-2o minutes. 

Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta

When the pepper is cool enough to touch, simply peel off the charred skin and you have a freshly roasted pepper. 

how to roast peppers recipe

Meanwhile, boil your Dreamfields pasta per the package directions. Then start adding the yummy Mediterranean flavors of feta, olive oil and basil.

Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta recipe

Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta Recipe

This is a dump and go recipe, proving to be the perfect weeknight dinner. 

Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta recipe

I am just loving the flavors of this dish, and it is even better the next day. 

Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta recipe

Fill your bowl with this amazing Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta Recipe and save the rest for lunch the next day.

Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta recipe

Have you tried Dreamfields pasta yet?

  • Dreamfields is made with premium durum wheat semolina in North America. That’s why it has the same delicious taste and texture of  traditional pasta.
  • Did you know that a one-cup cooked serving of Dreamfields pasta (2 oz. dry) provides 5 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein! Don’t tell your family or they might be suspicious!
  • As I said above, Dreamfields declares every October to be #HealthyPastaMonth by sharing a different recipe every day. There’s a chance for some prizes as well. Click here to get in on the action: http://bit.ly/2086gUh

Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta recipe

Who would like a bite? 

Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta

I want you all to get excited about this pasta recipe by giving one lucky ready a case of Dreamfields Pasta. To win, tell me what your favorite #HealthyPastaMonth recipe is to date (other than mine, of course) on the Rafflecopter entry below! Good luck!

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Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta Recipe

MEDITERRANEAN PEPPER PASTA

MEDITERRANEAN PEPPER PASTA

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
A wonderful MEDITERRANEAN PEPPER PASTA filled with three peppers, feta and basil.

Ingredients

  • 1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate
  • 1 cup thinly sliced jarred roasted sweet red peppers, see note
  • 1 cup thinly sliced jarred roasted sweet yellow peppers, see note
  • 1/2 cup low-fat feta cheese
  • 4 large basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Return to pan.
  2. Add peppers, feta cheese, basil, garlic and ground pepper; toss to combine. Drizzle with olive oil; a tablespoon at a time, tossing until pasta is coated as desired.
  3. Note: Homemade roasted peppers can be substituted for jarred.

Notes

Nutrition Information (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 370 Fat: 11 grams Carbs: 51 grams Protein: 11 grams Saturated Fat: 2 grams Cholesterol: 4 milligrams Sodium: 450 milligrams Dietary Fiber: 6 grams

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 123 Saturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 11mg Sodium: 140mg Carbohydrates: 2g Sugar: 1g Protein: 2g
© Maria @ Close to Home
Cuisine: Italian
Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta recipe

Comments

  3. Rotini with Rosemary pesto. I can’t have red sauce (or not much anyway), so pesto is my go to sauce

  16. Favorite recipe to date is Spaghetti Pad Thai, I love the mix of Italian and Thai cuisines!

  43. October 11 was Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta. Roasting peppers is a fantastic way to bring out yummy, deep pepper flavors.

  46. MEDITERRANIAN TRI PEPPER PASTA WAS FEATURED YESTERDAY, WHICH WAS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016.

  49. Yesterday’s (Tuesday’s) recipe was your recipe, the Tri-Pepper Pasta. The day before was Spaghetti Pad Thai.

  51. Yesterday (Oct 11th), as of my posting, the featured recipe was Mediterranean Tri- Pepper Pasta

  56. The Chimichurri Shrimp recipe looks really good. I’ve never heard of an Avocado Chimichurri sauce before

  60. The recipe featured yesterday (10/11) was the one here, the Mediterranean Pepper Pasta. 🙂

  68. Ahh.. this is how we traditionally roast veggies in Trinidad and Tobago. Basically a choka, giving it a nice deep flavor. I am sure this pasta tastes amazing with it like that