Summer Penne Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- pound sliced green bell peppers
- pound sliced red bell peppers
- pound sliced yellow bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 6 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Directions
- In a large pot, cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta, leaving it slightly wet.
- While the pasta is cooking, wash the bell peppers and cut them into 1/4 inch strips.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and saut until soft, making sure not to allow them to brown.
- Add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet and saut for 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and minced garlic, and saut for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet, then remove from heat.
- Distribute the pasta portions onto warmed plates and top with the vegetable sauce.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 264 |
| Total Fat | 5g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Sodium | 10mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Total Sugars | 6g |
| Protein | 10g |
| Vitamin C | 87mg |
| Calcium | 29mg |
| Iron | 2mg |
| Potassium | 487mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.