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Pasta with Peppers and Mozzarella

Contributed By: ashleydrew
Real Simple

Ingredients

12 ounces Short pasta

1/4 cup Olive oil

2 Red bell peppers, thinly sliced

2 cloves Garlic, chopped

2 bunches Arugula, thick stems removed (6 cups)

12 ounces Bocconcini (small balls of fresh mozzarella, cut in half. Or fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size pieces.

Salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta, and set aside. Wipe out the pot.

Heat the oil in the pasta pot over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender (5-7 min)

Add the arugula, bocconcini, the cooked pasta, the reserved pasta water, 11/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until the arugula is just wilted, about 1 minute.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Egg & Cheese
Vegetables
Sauces
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree