Pasta with Bell Peppers & Ricotta

11 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 20MINS

Pasta with Bell Peppers & Ricotta

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A simple pasta dish with all of the mediterranean flavours: bell peppers, capers and ricotta for a delightful meal!

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A simple pasta dish with all of the mediterranean flavours: bell peppers, capers and ricotta for a delightful meal!

The Fit Mediterranean

Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!

https://www.thefitmediterranean.com/

20MINS

Total Time

$2.64

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

1

us / metric

3/4 cup

Whole Wheat Penne Pasta

1

Large Yellow Bell Pepper

1 clove

Garlic, peeled

1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp

to taste

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

to taste

1 Tbsp

Breadcrumbs

to taste

1/3 cup

Ricotta Cheese

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

589

Fat

24.4 g

Protein

17.8 g

Carbs

76.1 g

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The Fit Mediterranean

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step 1

For the sauce we are going to wash and slice the Yellow Bell Pepper (1), removing the internal seeds and white parts.

step 1 For the sauce we are going to wash and slice the Yellow Bell Pepper (1), removing the internal seeds and white parts.

step 2

Heat up Garlic (1 clove) and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet, add the sliced bell peppers, Capers (1 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Add 1/2 cup of water and cook on low with a lid on until cooked. Turn off the heat and add some Fresh Parsley (to taste).

step 2 Heat up Garlic (1 clove) and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet, add the sliced bell peppers, Capers (1 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Add 1/2 cup of water and cook on low with a lid on until cooked. Turn off the heat and add some Fresh Parsley (to taste).

step 3

Boil Whole Wheat Penne Pasta (3/4 cup) based on package instructions, then drain it and add it to the skillet with the sauce.

step 3 Boil Whole Wheat Penne Pasta (3/4 cup) based on package instructions, then drain it and add it to the skillet with the sauce.

step 4

Over medium heat, stir all the ingredients together and add the Breadcrumbs (1 Tbsp).

step 4 Over medium heat, stir all the ingredients together and add the Breadcrumbs (1 Tbsp).

step 5

Plate it and top it off with Ricotta Cheese (1/3 cup) and Fresh Mint (to taste). Mix all the ingredients together and enjoy!

step 5 Plate it and top it off with Ricotta Cheese (1/3 cup) and Fresh Mint (to taste). Mix all the ingredients together and enjoy!

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