Antipasto-Style Penne

A one-dish Italian-style meal with olives, red bell peppers, and prosciutto is sure to hit the spot tonight.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/3 cup refrigerated pesto
  • 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained and chopped
  • 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler.

2. Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 8 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 5 minutes. Peel and chop bell pepper; place in a large bowl. Stir in olives, pesto, prosciutto, tomatoes, and artichokes.

3. Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Add cooked pasta and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to bell pepper mixture, and toss gently to combine. Spoon about 1 cup pasta mixture into each of 6 bowls, and sprinkle each serving with 2 teaspoons remaining cheese and 2 teaspoons pine nuts.

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