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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This colorful pasta toss is sure to brighten your dinner table. Garlic, basil and a splash of white wine accent the sweet peppers and spiral pasta. For a fun and different look, you can substitute bow tie or medium shell pasta instead. Ingredients:
12 ounces uncooked spiral pasta |
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
2 medium sweet yellow peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1 tablespoon butter |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth |
2 tablespoons white wine or additional vegetable broth |
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Combine cornstarch, broth and wine or additional broth until smooth; stir into pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Remove from the heat; stir in the basil, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with pepper mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 6 servings.
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