Rotini With Peppers, Pepperoni And Mozzarella

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.

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 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!