Tricolor Pepper Pasta Recipes

THREE-PEPPER PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook peppers and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the vinegar, sugar, salt, basil and pepper. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

THREE PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

THREE-PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
• Stir pasta sauce into peppers. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Serve over pasta.

TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

TRICOLOR PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the peppers, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in the vinegar, sugar, salt, basil and pepper. Drain pasta; add to vegetables and toss to coat.

SAUSAGE AND TRI-COLOR PEPPER SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• In a skillet set over moderately high heat, cook the sausages until they are browned well, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and slice.In a large skillet set over moderately high heat, heat the oil until it is hot. Add the garlic and cook it, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the peppers, herbs and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the peppers are softened. Add the reserved sausages and broth and simmer the mixture, stirring, until the sausages are heated through. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the pasta until it is al dente and drain. Transfer the pasta to a serving dish, add the sauce and Parmesan to taste and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs.

TRICOLOR PEPPER AND ONION PASTA

Steps:

• In a hot saute pan, add oil and saute peppers and onions until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Add spice blend and rosemary and cook for 1 minute. Spoon over pasta.
• Blend in coffee grinder.

PASTA WITH HAM AND TRI-COLOR PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add red, yellow, and orange peppers, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally until very soft and lightly browned, 10 minute Stir in ham, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper, cook 1 minute.
• When pasta is cooked to desired doneness, remove 1/2 cup cooking water and reserve. Drain pasta. In large bowl, toss pasta with peppers mixture and reserved water.Top with basil and parm. Toss to serve.

TRI-COLOR PEPPERS IN GARLIC, ONIONS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large frying pan.
• Add peppers and onions and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add parsley, cilantro and garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes.
• Add chopped tomatoes and their juice to the pan, stir and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the peppers are tender but somewhat crisp.
• (Do not overcook the peppers).
• The sauce should be somewhat thick.
• If too much liquid remains when the peppers are crisp tender, remove the peppers and onions and boil rapidly to reduce the liquid.
• Check the seasoning again at this point.
• Add the peppers and onions back into the sauce, if necessary.
• Serve immediately.
• The dish may be made ahead of time and rewarmed when served.