Olive Garden Linguine with Mixed Sweet Peppers
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this Olive Garden Linguine with Mixed Sweet Peppers recipe! A perfect blend of al dente linguine, sweet tri-colored bell peppers, and aromatic garlic, this dish is lightly sautéed in extra virgin olive oil for a fresh and flavorful base. Accented with a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, and finished with fragrant basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this easy 35-minute recipe strikes a beautiful balance between simplicity and elegance. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this pasta dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad or warm breadsticks. Bursting with color and wholesome ingredients, it’s a celebration of Italian-inspired cooking at its best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Linguine pasta
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium Orange bell pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, rinse and slice the red, yellow, and orange bell peppers into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh basil leaves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the peppers are tender but still slightly crisp.
Season the peppers with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat the peppers evenly.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss to combine with the peppers and garlic.
If the mixture seems dry, gradually add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss until well combined.
Serve the linguine immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 4596 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.0 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 792 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1594 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
