Three-Pepper Pasta Recipe

This quick and easy pasta dish is high in vitamin C from fresh bell peppers and tomato salsa.

Balsamic vinegar adds a mellow, slightly sweet and tangy touch to this richly-flavored and very colorful dish.

INGREDIENTS

12 oz. ziti, penne, or other medium pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into short thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips
1 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
8 ounces prepared salsa
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta in plenty of boiling water until done but still firm to the bite (al dente).

2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, peppers, garlic, and herbs (if using dried), stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add salsa, fresh herbs, and vinegar. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes. Drain pasta, top with pepper mixture and cheese.

3. Toss well before serving, with additional cheese, if desired.

Serves 6.