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Sweet Bell Peppers & Pasta Recipe
by Jennifer Bass

Sweet Bell Peppers & Pasta
Rating: 4.5/5
Avg. 4.5/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 c. uncooked, mini penne pasta
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 slc. medium to thick Pancetta, chopped
  • 2 c. chopped sweet bell peppers
  • 4 oz. sliced baby Portobello mushrooms
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly grated Asiago cheese, optional

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, cook Pancetta until crisp. Drain on paper towel lined plate and set aside.
  3. While pasta and Pancetta are cooking, use a non-stick skillet and saute the onion in extra-virgin olive oil for 1 1/2 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds longer. Add the sweet bell peppers and mushrooms; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until peppers are tender. Stir in the Italian seasoning and cayenne pepper. Add water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Drain pasta and stir into skillet. Add Pancetta and remove from heat. Stir in the cheese. Garnish with freshly grated Asiago cheese. Serve immediately.