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Roasted Sweet Pepper Pasta Salad with Herbs and Feta

Prep 35 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 8

Check out this super easy way to roast veggies, and enjoy their sweet flavor in a simple pasta salad that's as good as it is good for you. ...MORE+ LESS-

Ingredients

large red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

medium red onion, cut into wedges (about 2 cups)

Cooking spray

cups uncooked penne pasta (10 ounces)

cup sliced 70%-less-fat turkey pepperoni (about 3 ounces), cut in half

1/2

cup crumbed feta cheese

1/2

cup fat-free Italian dressing

tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 450°. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Place bell peppers and onion in single layer in pan. Spray vegetables with cooking spray. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
2

Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
3

Toss bell peppers, onion, pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

Expert Tips

Bell peppers are outstanding sources of beta-carotene, which your body makes into vitamin A. Vitamin A is necessary for night vision and healthy skin.
Roasting bell peppers and onions brings out their naturally sweet flavor. If you're pressed for time, you can skip this step for a quick and crunchy salad.
This salad is almost a meal by itself, but if you like, add a soft breadstick and a glass of milk for 4 Carbohydrate Choices.