Peas, Peppers and Penne

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Communitytable.com

Serves 8 people

Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza- Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. penne or elbow pasta
  • 5 Tbsp. lemon vinaigrette, divided
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 orange bell peppers
  • 1 lb. sugar snap peas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cut in strips
  • 8 cups baby spinach

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Place in a large bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. dressing.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Cut peppers in strips and cook until softened and blackened in spots, about 10 minutes. Add peppers to pasta.
  3. Place snap peas in skillet and cook until bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Add peas, chicken and spinach to pasta. Toss with remaining dressing. Chill.

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