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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4
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Italian Pasta and Veggie Skillet

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. mostaccioli, rotini or penne pasta
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 yellow or green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jar (26 oz.) tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil or Italian parsley

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle sugar over onion; continue cooking until onion is caramelized and golden, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, mushrooms and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Add drained pasta to skillet, tossing to coat. Transfer to serving plates; top with cheese and basil.

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