Rotini With Peppers, Pepperoni And Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Rotini With Peppers, Pepperoni And Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. rotini pasta; 1 c. nonfat, low sodium chicken broth, divided; 2 cloves garlic, crushed through a press; 1 1/2 oz. pepperoni, thinly sliced; 1 sweet red pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 c.); 1 sweet yellow pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 c.); 1 sweet green pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 c.); 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp. salt; 2 oz. part-skim Mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

8 oz. rotini pasta
1 c. nonfat, low sodium chicken broth, divided
2 cloves garlic, crushed through a press
1 1/2 oz. pepperoni, thinly sliced
1 sweet red pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 c.)
1 sweet yellow pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 c.)
1 sweet green pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 c.)
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
2 oz. part-skim Mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
lemon wedges (optional)

1
Cook the rotini in boiling, lightly salted water according to package directions.
2
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 cup of the chicken broth to boiling.
3
Add the garlic and simmer the mixture until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add the pepperoni and cook 1 minute longer, stirring occasionally.
5
Add the three colors of peppers, remaining chicken broth, herbs, salt and pepper.
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until the peppers are tender, but not mushy.
7
About half of the broth should have evaporated during the cooking.
8
Stir in the Mozzarella cheese and remove skillet from heat.
9
Drain the pasta thoroughly. Stir pasta into pepper mixture.
10
Garnish with lemon wedges.
11
Serve warm.

380

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. rotini pasta, 1 c. nonfat, low sodium chicken broth, divided, 2 cloves garlic, crushed through a press, 1 1/2 oz. pepperoni, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Rotini With Peppers, Pepperoni And Mozzarella falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rotini With Peppers, Pepperoni And Mozzarella

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