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Six Pepper Pasta

Colorful, crunchy, and full of flavor—this veggie-packed pasta brings together six different peppers for a dish that’s vibrant, satisfying, and surprisingly light. With just the right amount of heat and a whole lot of freshness, it’s pasta night with a garden twist.

Ingredients

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12 oz penne or fusilli pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 orange bell pepper, sliced

1 poblano pepper, sliced

1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional: chopped parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add all peppers and sauté for 6–8 minutes until tender-crisp.

Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, and season with salt and pepper.

Toss in cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan and mix until everything is coated.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

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