Bell Pepper And Basil Pellet Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Bell Pepper And Basil Pellet Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x (16-oz) box acini pepe pasta (Ronzoni), pasta pellets; 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided use; 1 x yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely minced; 1 x orange or possibly red bell pepper, seeded and finely minced; 1 x red onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 2 tsp oregano flakes; 1 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely minced; 1 sm lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 x (16-oz) box acini pepe pasta (Ronzoni), pasta pellets
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided use
1 x yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely minced
1 x orange or possibly red bell pepper, seeded and finely minced
1 x red onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 tsp oregano flakes
1 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely minced
1 sm lemon, cut into wedges

1
Boil pasta till just tender, according to directions on box (about 12 min).
2
Drain in a fine-mesh strainer.
3
Put the liquid removed noodles into a large serving bowl and drizzle with 2 Tbsp.
4
of extra virgin olive oil over the top and toss to blend well.
5
Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat and add in the remaining Tbsp.
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of extra virgin olive oil.
7
When warm, add in the bell peppers, onion and garlic and saute/fry 5 min or possibly till the mix just starts to brown.
8
About midway through the cooking, sprinkle the salt, white pepper and oregano flakes over the top and toss to blend.
9
Let mix cold completely.
10
Add in pepper-onion mix to pasta and toss to blend.
11
Chill till needed.
12
This can all be done a day ahead of time.
13
Before serving, add in the fresh basil to the pasta mix and squeeze with lemon.
14
Toss to blend well.
15
Add in more salt and white pepper to taste if you like.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x (16-oz) box acini pepe pasta (Ronzoni), pasta pellets, 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided use, 1 x yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely minced, 1 x orange or possibly red bell pepper, seeded and finely minced, and more.

Yes, Bell Pepper And Basil Pellet Pasta Salad Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!