Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta Recipe

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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!
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Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta recipe

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Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta

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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 123Saturated Fat 3gCholesterol 11mgSodium 140mgCarbohydrates 2gSugar 1gProtein 2g
© Maria From Staying Close Home
Cuisine: Italian
Mediterranean tricolor pepper pasta recipe

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69 Comments

  1. Kristen Patton on October 31, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    Rotini with Rosemary Pesto! Sounds amazing!

  2. Cindy Peterson on October 31, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Let’s try the Stovetop Smokes Ham pasta.

  3. Michelle Coles on October 31, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    The Blackened Shrimp pasta looks awesome!!

  4. Lesley F on October 31, 2016 at 11:06 am

    The Linguine with Parsley, Chives and Fresh Clams looks amazing

  5. Lesley F on October 31, 2016 at 11:00 am

    Veggie Lover’s Lasagna

  6. Melissa J on October 31, 2016 at 1:48 am

    Rotini with Rosemary Pesto

  7. Sarah Cool on October 31, 2016 at 12:59 am

    Yesterdays recipe was Linguine with Parsley, Chives and Fresh Clams

  8. Dawn S. on October 29, 2016 at 11:44 pm

    My husband makes a pesto cavatappi that is absolutely phenomenal!

  9. Dawn S. on October 29, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    Yesterday’s recipe was artichoke, walnut, and prosciutto angel hair… yum!

  10. Heather D on October 29, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    Chicken Taco Pasta. It looks good too.

  11. Dana on October 29, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    Penne with squash sounds amazing

  12. Dana on October 29, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    Yesterday was chicken taco pasta

  13. al on October 21, 2016 at 12:07 am

    Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta

  14. Nadya LeMoon on October 20, 2016 at 10:59 pm

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

  15. Nadya LeMoon on October 20, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    Yesterday’s recipe: Lasagna Soup, yum!

  16. Karla Cyr on October 17, 2016 at 11:00 am

    Yesterday’s Recipe: Red Sauce with Clams

  17. edye on October 16, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    red sauce with pasta clams.

  18. Mandala on October 16, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    My favorite recipe is the Blackened Shrimp Pasta

  19. Robin M on October 16, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    Blackened Shrimp Pasta

  20. Shannon on October 15, 2016 at 1:07 am

    The Blackened Shrimp Pasta sounds amazing.

  21. Shannon on October 15, 2016 at 1:00 am

    Yesterday was the Rotini with Seared Shrimp and Avocado-Chimichurri Sauce.

  22. Alisha Sienkiel on October 14, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Yesterday’s recipe was Chicken Taco Pasta!

  23. violet taylor on October 14, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    chicken taco pasta is the recipe from yesterday

  24. Rhonda Y on October 13, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    The recipe featured yesterday was Tomato, white bean and garlic sauce.

  25. Michelle Coles on October 12, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    The Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta which sounds really yummy!

  26. wendi on October 12, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    today is 9/12 so yesterdays recipe was Mediterranean tri pepper pasta

  27. Annalisa L on October 12, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    My favorite recipe is spaghetti pad thai

  28. Annalisa L on October 12, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    Yesterday’s featured recipe was Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta

  29. Jenny S on October 12, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    Yesterday was the Mediterranean Tri-Pepper pasta. Yum!

  30. Melissa on October 12, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    The Green Noodle Bowl is my favorite

  31. Melissa on October 12, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    Mediterranean Tri-Pepper Pasta was yesterday’s recipe. Yum!

  32. Donna L on October 12, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    I like the Linguine with Tomato, White Bean & Garlic Sauce.

  33. Natalie on October 12, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    I would love to try the
    Rotini with Seared Shrimp and Avocado-Chimichurri Sauce.

  34. Natalie on October 12, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    The featured recipe today is the Mixed Greens Rotini with Feta and Roasted Tomatoes.

  35. Liberty on October 12, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    Spaghetti pad Thai is my fave to date!

  36. Liberty on October 12, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Mediterranean Tripepper pasta was yesterday’s featured

  37. Sandy H on October 12, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    I like the dish, easy to make and I love feta cheese!

  38. Amanda Patterson on October 12, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    Yesterdays recipe was SPAGHETTI PEANUT PAD THAI!

  39. Tyler Reavis on October 12, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    The recipe featured yesterday (10/11) was Mediterranean Tri Pepper Pasta. 🙂

  40. Cindy Peterson on October 12, 2016 at 1:42 pm

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

  41. Jennifer Rote on October 12, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    Mediterranean Pepper Pasta was the recipe on the 11th.

  42. chris z on October 12, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    chimichurri shrimp

  43. GENA VIGGIANI on October 12, 2016 at 12:40 pm

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

  44. SHAYNA on October 12, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    Mediterranean Pepper Pasta was the recipe featured yesterday 🙂

  45. Wehaf on October 12, 2016 at 11:07 am

    My favorite recipe so far is pasta with broccoli and pine nuts.

  46. Wehaf on October 12, 2016 at 11:05 am

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

  47. Terry Cross on October 12, 2016 at 10:27 am

    My favorite so far is the Mixed Greens Rotini with Feta and Roasted Tomatoes

  48. Terry Cross on October 12, 2016 at 10:24 am

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

  51. latanya on October 12, 2016 at 9:26 am

    the mediterranean tri pepper pasta recipe

  52. Tara Darity on October 12, 2016 at 9:01 am

    The recipe for yesterday was Mediterranean Pepper Pasta! Looks great!!

  53. Elizabeth on October 12, 2016 at 7:59 am

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

  54. Elizabeth on October 12, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Yesterday the featured recipe was Mediterranean Tri Color Pasta

  55. Ashley C on October 12, 2016 at 7:21 am

    Yesterday the featured recipe was Mediterranean Tri pepper Pasta (10/11)

  56. Valencia on October 12, 2016 at 6:55 am

    The recipe for yesterday, Tuesday, was Mediterranean Pepper Pasta.

  57. Wendy R. on October 12, 2016 at 5:12 am

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

  58. Nikki on October 12, 2016 at 12:44 am

    This looks delicious! I’m a big fan of pasta. I didn’t know there was protein in it though!

  59. Jennifer Essad on October 12, 2016 at 12:13 am

    pasta with broccoli and pine nuts #HealthyPastaMonth

  60. Jennifer Essad on October 12, 2016 at 12:12 am

    I believe it’s the VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI STIR FRY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

  61. Liz Mays on October 11, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    I use their pasta all the time actually! I like your roasted pepper steaming trick. Very cool!

  62. Louise on October 11, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    We had something very similar to this for dinner today. Absolutely delicious 🙂

    Louise

  63. Rosie on October 11, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    I love the #HealthyPastaMonth Angel Hair with Chicken Scampi!!

  64. Rosie on October 11, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Spaghetti Pad Thai is #10, that is yesterday. Looks so good!

  65. Renz on October 11, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    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

  66. Maria @ Close to Home on October 11, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    thats the way my grandma and mom used to roast peppers. You can do it in the broiler too…

  67. Evans B on October 11, 2016 at 11:00 am

    Spaghettti Pad Thai is yesterday’s recipe. Love pasta recipes!

  68. Rebecca Bryant on October 11, 2016 at 10:58 am

    i lvoe me a good pasta dish. i want to try the angel hair and tomato toss for something light and easy.

  69. Ashley @irishred02 on October 11, 2016 at 9:55 am

    The recipe looks delicious. We make something similar with peppers, but I had no idea you could roast them right on the burner!