Heart Healthy-Roasted Sweet Pepper Pasta Salad with Herbs and Feta

Heart Healthy-Roasted Sweet Pepper Pasta Salad with Herbs and Feta
6 servings

2 large red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 medium red onion, cut into wedges (about 2 cups)
Cooking spray
3 cups uncooked penne pasta (10 ounces)
1 cup sliced 70%-less-fat turkey pepperoni (about 3 ounces), cut in half
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Heat oven to 450. Spray rectangular pan, 13 x 9 inches, with cooking spray.

Place bell peppers an onion in single layer in pan. Spray vegetables with

cooking spray. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are
lightly browned and tender.

Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold

water; drain.

Toss bell peppers, onion, pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl.

Serve immediately, or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

Colored hell peppers are outstanding sources of beta-carotene, which your

body makes into vitamin A. Vitamin A is necessary for night vision and
healthy hair and skin. Roasting hell peppers and onions hrings out their
naturally sweet flavor. but if you 're pressed for time, you can skip this
stepfor a crunchier salad.