Bell Pepper Feta Pasta Toss Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful 15-minute pasta dish! This easy recipe from Cooking Light combines sweet bell peppers, salty feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and fragrant basil for a Mediterranean-inspired meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 281 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bell Pepper Feta Pasta Toss

  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Sliced Ripe Olives
  • 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pepper to taste

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How to Make Bell Pepper Feta Pasta Toss

  1. Cook 8 ounces of pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. While pasta cooks, thinly slice 1 medium bell pepper (any color) and place in a colander.
  3. Once pasta is cooked, drain it directly over the sliced bell pepper in the colander to slightly steam the pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta and bell pepper with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of fresh flavors!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

24g

Carbs

13g

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