cartwheel pasta with peppers & onions

16 Pinches 1 Photo
Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Aug 30, 2014

I always love a good pasta dish. This one looks yummy and easy and well, you be the judge! Recipe & photo: eatingwell.com 08-30-14

prep time 40 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cup sweet yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 tbsp., divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 - yellow bell peppers
  • 1 - red bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped canned whole peeled tomatoes, with their juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 12 ounces wagon wheels or fusilli pasta

How To Make cartwheel pasta with peppers & onions

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet over medium heat, combine onion, oil, 1/4 tsp. salt and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is a rich golden color, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, peel bell peppers with a vegetable peeler. Cut them in half, remove the cores and thinly slice into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
  • Step 3
    When the onion is golden, increase heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add tomatoes and 1/4 tsp. salt and cook until the tomatoes are no longer watery and have separated from the oil, 15 to 20 minutes. Add parsley, stir for 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, bring 2 qts. of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp. salt, then add pasta and stir well. Cook according to package instructions until just tender. Drain well and toss with the sauce. Serve at once.

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