Healthy Pasta With Pepperoni and Bell Peppers

Name: Healthy Pasta With Pepperoni and Bell Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups passata or 3 cups tomato puree; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 ounces pepperoni slices; 1 lb dry pasta; parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

Submitted by Shuzbud

"This is an economical, yummy way to get kids to eat veggies- the bell peppers take on the taste of the pepperoni to create a quick, flavourful meal. If you cannot find tomato puree, canned chopped tomatoes will do but they tend to leave a thinner sauce."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 onion
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups passata or 3 cups tomato puree
2 teaspoons paprika
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 ounces pepperoni slices
1 lb dry pasta
parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

directions

Peel and dice the onion. Core and dice the bell peppers.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the peppers and garlic. Cook for another couple of minutes.
Add the tomato puree and paprika to the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
In a separate pan, start cooking the pasta according to the directions on the packet.
After the tomato puree mixture has simmered for 10 minutes, add the pepperoni.
Continue to simmer for at least 5 minutes (to allow the pepperoni flavour to infuse), until the pasta is cooked.
Divide the drained pasta among four warmed plates and top with the pepperoni mixture. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese if desired.

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I am a primary school teacher living in Bristol, England. At the moment I teach Kindergarten, known here as Reception. I really love my job but it doesn't leave much time for hobbies! I enjoy cooking for friends and aim to try new recipes as often as possible! My signature dish has to be White Chocolate Blondies, as it is my most requested sweet treat, and I definitely have a sweet tooth! Update- 5-5-09: Somebody was very thoughtful and gave me the gift of a premium membership. I can honestly say it made me feel so good! If you're out there, THANK YOU so much! I can't quite believe the generosity... <img src="http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/Sharon123/Copyoftag300-banner.jpg" border="0" alt="Susie's Banner for Newest Zaar Tag"> <img src="http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81/HokiesLady65/Recipezaar%20Album/iplaytagin.jpg"> <img src="http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r317/j_welcome/pics2/food/PRMRcopy.jpg"> <img src="http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/tgifford/Game%20Room%20Banners/AM%20Banners/holidaybadge.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"X> <img src="http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81/HokiesLady65/Banners/holidayprmr2.jpg"> <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/Animation6.gif"> <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg"> <img src="http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7505/mybanner4a394ee84d5f0.jpg" > <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/annacia/Permanent%20Banners/cc-banner-7-09.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Participation.jpg"> <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg">

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