Festive Pasta Salad Recipe

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. 2

   Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook bell pepper, onion, and carrots with 1 tbsp.

4. 4

   olive oil and 1/4 tsp.

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   salt, stirring often, about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add pepper/onion mixture and peas to pasta; mix gently.

7. 7

   In a bowl, stir remaining 2 tbsp.

8. 8

   olive oil, remaining 1/2 tsp.

9. 9

   salt, and 1/2 tsp.

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    each hot sauce and pepper; pour over pasta mixture and stir until well coated.

11. 11

    Add more pepper and hot sauce to taste.

12. 12

    Just before serving, stir in lime juice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.