PASTA SALAD WITH ZESTY PESTO AND PAN-ROASTED PEPPERS

Pasta Salad with Zesty Pesto and Pan-Roasted Peppers image

Pesto and pan-roasted red peppers give this quick-to-make pasta salad vibrant color and flavor. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve your happy crowd.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 red peppers, cut into strips
1 lb. farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
1/3 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Cook and stir peppers in large nonstick skillet on high heat 7 min. or until crisp-tender; cool.
Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain. Place in large bowl.
Mix pesto and dressing. Add to pasta along with the peppers; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g