SWEET PEPPER PESTO PASTA

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What's a family gathering or potluck without at least one pasta salad? This one's great freshly made or for several days after. We like it warm or cold. -Karen Hentges, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 miniature sweet peppers, seeded and cut into rings
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 cup prepared pesto
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Toss peppers with oil and garlic powder; spread evenly in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until tender, 10-15 minutes. Cool slightly., Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl., Stir in pesto, olives and peppers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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