Pasta with Tomatoes and Peppers
A quick and colorful weeknight pasta tossed with sweet peppers and juicy tomatoes in olive oil. Simple, fresh, and ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 12g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the 2 sliced bell peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 chopped tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until tomatoes break down slightly, about 3 minutes. Season with the 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 4
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- colander
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