Easy Pepper Basil Spaghetti

Submitted by literarynuts8

"This is a yummy Weight Watchers recipe that is super easy and quick! This is a recipe that can be for a quiet evening at home, or fancy enough for entertaining. I made this at a girl's night party and everyone really liked it! This recipe is one that I have adapted to meet my own tastes. This is 4 Weight Watchers Points per serving."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 56.69 g dry whole wheat spaghetti
• 28.34 g lowfat mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1 medium diced red bell pepper (can also use a green pepper)
• 4.92 ml dried basil (or 2 tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil)
• 4.92 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 2.46 ml balsamic vinegar
• garlic salt

directions

1. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil at medium heat. Add red bell pepper and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle on basil. Cook on medium heat until pepper is at your desired tenderness (about 6-9 minutes).
2. Meanwhile cook the spaghetti according to box directions and drain.
3. Toss spaghetti, pepper mixture, and mozzarella cheese until throughly mixed. Add one more 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil if needed. Add garlic salt to taste.

Reviews

[Lori Mama]

This is yummy. I'm not on any diet and I don't really care for whole wheat pasta, but wanted to try it. I think this dish would be even better made with fresh basil. I will try that when it's in season here. Made for Easy Does It! Event. :)