Pasta with Bell Peppers & Mushrooms
Course: DinnerDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesIngredients
12 oz. of penne pasta or pasta of your choice
2 Tbsp your choice AOOC Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 chopped garlic cloves
1 onion sliced
2 red bell peppers
1 -28 oz can of whole peeled crushed tomatoes
2 cups of sliced mushrooms
½ cup of chopped fresh basil
¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese for topping
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add pasta and cook as the label indicates. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water- then drain.
- Meanwhile heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven or pot over med-high heat, add garlic and cook- stirring occasionally until golden (about 30 seconds).
- Then add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook until softened 3-4 min, add tomatoes, and continue cooking for another 5 min.
- Add basil, pasta and reserved cooking water to the sauce. Cook stirring occasionally until warm.
- Drizzle each serving with EVOO and top with basil and parmesan cheese.