ITALIAN PASTA AND VEGGIE SKILLET 
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
8 oz. sliced Mushrooms
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 26 oz. jar tomato basil pasta sauce
1 c. light Mozzarella shredded cheese
1/4 c. chopped basil or Italian parsley

Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a 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, garlic and pasta sauce. Add drained pasta to skillet tossing to coat. Transfer to serving plates; top with cheese and basil.

Serves 4.

 

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