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:
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.
Add the zucchini and continue cooking for 4-6 minutes until the peppers are soft and tender and zucchini are tender with a crunch.
In a large saucepan, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
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.
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!
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