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Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Sweet Peppers

Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: whole grain pasta
Servings: 8
Author: Barilla

Ingredients

  • 1 box Barilla Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 leaves fresh basil torn
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat; add onion and sauté for 4 - 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add peppers and sauté for 3 more minutes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss in cherry tomatoes and continue to cook until the tomatoes are heated through and the skins are slightly blistered, about 2 minutes.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain and toss with the sauce.
  • Finish by tossing in the torn basil and cheese before serving.