Chickpea Penne Fire Roasted Bell Peppers, Garlic & Thyme

This simple summer chickpea pasta recipe incorporates flavors you love with produce that is in season.

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Ingredients 4 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 box Barilla Chickpea Penne Pasta 
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper [can substitute roasted in a jar]
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini, medium size, diced
  • 10 basil leaves, torn
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • Roast peppers directly on the stove burner on all sides until skin is charred. 
  • Pick peppers up with thongs and place in a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let cool down, about 20 minutes. Peel, get rid of the seeds and dice.

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions.

  • Meanwhile in a skillet sauté garlic with olive oil over medium heat for a couple of minutes, add roasted peppers and zucchini, season with salt and pepper and sauté two more minutes over high heat. 
  • Drain pasta and toss with vegetables. Stir in cheese and basil just before serving.
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