Pasta with Sautéed Peppers Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

Pasta with Sautéed Peppers Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

Pasta with Rainbow Vegetables and Smoked Mozzarella

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

457
сalories
16,7g
fat
59,3g
carbohydrates
20g
protein
92mg
cholesterol
246mg
sodium
Pasta with Sautéed Peppers Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

Recipe Description

A delicious work lunch – I love to make this Pasta with Sautéed Peppers, Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella. It’s filled with everything nutritious that I need for that quick, grab-n-go, middle of the day dish. You can meal prep for the week using your favorite pasta with colorful, small bell peppers, sautéed with zucchini slices and topped with grated, Smoked Mozzarella and fresh torn basil leaves. Quick and ready to eat!

To make Pasta with Sautéed Peppers, Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pasta with Sautéed Peppers Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook peppers and onions

    10 min
    Step 1 - Pasta with Sautéed Peppers Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and oil and add the peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring continuously for 10-12 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add zucchini

    5 min
    Step 2 - Pasta with Sautéed Peppers Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

    Add the zucchini and continue cooking for 4-6 minutes until the peppers are soft and tender and zucchini are tender with a crunch.

  3. 3

    Cook pasta

    10 min
    Step 3 - Pasta with Sautéed Peppers Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

    In a large saucepan, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.

  4. 4

    Add pasta to vegetables

    5 min
    Step 4 - Pasta with Sautéed Peppers Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

    Add the pasta, 1 cup smoked mozzarella, ¼ cup basil and ½ cup pasta cooking water to the skillet of cooked vegetables and toss to coat. Add more pasta cooking water as needed to create a sauce.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Pasta with Sautéed Peppers Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

    Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with sprinkles of mozzarella and fresh basil for garnishing, before serving.

This Pasta with Sautéed Peppers, Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella is such a simple recipe to use which is packed with flavors and texture to make your usual work lunch a little more exciting! Include this recipe in your weekly meal prep and save unnecessary cooking time. Share your own meal prep ideas and tag #cookmerecipes on your own pages and posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Tasty91
April 24, 2025
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Yum!

Diane Smith
June 27, 2024
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Perfect for my busy workdays. Tasty and easy.

Xander
June 16, 2024
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Pasta with Sautéed Peppers, Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella is simply great. I made it for a quick lunch before picking the kids up from school and they loved it. The colours and flavours made it appealing and nutritious. This recipe is a winner for meal prep, keeps well and tastes even better the next day.

Olive
April 29, 2024
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Yum! This pasta dish totally made my day! I whipped it up for lunch and couldn't stop smilin'. The smokey mozz with those colorful peppers is pure magic.

Maggie
April 6, 2024
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Superb!

Quinton Smith
January 9, 2024
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Superb!

Bella
December 21, 2023
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I whipped this up for lunch on a busy day! So fresh & tasty, my coworkers were jelly! Love a meal that’s quick and delish. Thanks for this gem!

Emily Parker
October 12, 2023
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Yummy

Heather
October 6, 2023
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Delicious! I made this for my friends during a movie night, and they couldn't get enough! Such a hit!

Nina Roberts
October 5, 2023
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Amazing

Giovanna
January 26, 2021
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Super! I made this pasta for lunch one day while juggling the kids. It was quick to prepare and so tasty. They loved it! Now, it's a regular in our weekly meal prep. Thanks for sharing this easy and nutritious recipe!

Charlie
October 13, 2020
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This pasta dish is great! I made it for a quick work lunch, and my kids loved it too. It’s so easy to prepare and the smoked mozzarella really adds a unique flavor. Perfect for busy week days!

Fiona
December 23, 2019
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Yum!

Penny
October 20, 2019
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Easy and delicious!

Athina
July 10, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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