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Roasted Pepper & Onion Penne

A simple vegetarian pasta from your Week 3 FareRx bag - about 48g carb and 9g protein per serving (USDA-estimated).

Hand-drawn illustration of whole-wheat penne tossed with roasted red and yellow bell peppers, onion, and garlic
30 min
Total
1
Serves
Easy
Effort
Per serving
225
Cal
9g
Protein
48g
Carbs
7g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
1g
Fat
0g
Sat Fat
10mg
Sodium
350mg
Potassium

Estimated per serving - calculated from USDA FoodData Central and will vary with your portions.

Dietitian’s tip

Roasting the peppers and onion brings out their natural sweetness with no added sugar. Keep the penne portion to about a cup and add a side of protein if you like.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked whole-wheat penne
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • pinch of Italian seasoning
  • drizzle of olive oil

From your pantry: olive-oil.

Method

  1. 01

    the peppers, onion, and garlic with olive oil until soft and charred at the edges.

  2. 02

    Toss with the cooked penne and Italian .

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Dietitian’s notes

  • Roasting caramelizes the vegetables so the dish tastes rich without much oil or salt.
  • Add a side of greens or a fried egg for protein.

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