ROASTED SWEET PEPPER PASTA SALAD WITH HERBS AND FETA

Roasted Sweet Pepper Pasta Salad with Herbs and Feta image

Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Enjoy this cheesy herbed pasta salad made with turkey pepperoni and baked veggies, for a filling Italian -style dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges (about 2 cups)
Cooking spray
3 cups uncooked penne pasta (10 ounces)
1 cup sliced 70%-less-fat turkey pepperoni (about 3 ounces), cut in half
(2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbed 1/2 cup
1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

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.
Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Toss bell peppers, onion, pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g