Peppers, Tomato, and Fresh Mozzarella Pasta with Herb Garlic Butter
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Fresh, colorful, and full of flavor this bow tie pasta with sweet peppers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy fresh mozzarella is tossed in a rich herb garlic butter sauce. A simple yet elegant meal that’s perfect for weeknights or dinner with friends.
My son is now on swim team and his team practice falls right at dinner time. So on days when we have school and swim practicec I need a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. That usually means I’m looking for stir fry, sheet pan dinners, or easy pasta recipes.
On nights when we want an easy to make but filling meal Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is a quick one to make. While making regular tacos is fine, these Oven Baked Crunchy Tacos are so much better and take just a few extra minutes. We also make One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Vegetables frequently.
This week I wanted something that was filling, easy, and vegetarian. Pasta with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella was the perfect choice.
Sweet bell peppers and juicy tomatoes add a burst of color and freshness, while the herb garlic butter sauce brings everything together. Finished with creamy chunks of fresh mozzarella, it’s a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s both fresh and indulgent.
What is fresh mozzarella?
Fresh mozzarella is a soft, creamy cheese that’s made from cow’s milk. Unlike the firmer block of cheese or shredded mozzarella you often use for pizza, fresh mozzarella has a high moisture content and a delicate, milky flavor.
Since it’s the end of summer, I’ve also been trying to use up the herbs in my garden before they are gone. My chives have been growing like crazy and the parsley and oregano have been doing pretty well too.
I decided that I could make an easy fresh herb and garlic butter sauce to go with this pasta. I always think garlic butter is the way to go with veggies and pasta.
Can I use other herbs?
You can use any of your favorite herbs in this sauce. Choose from rosemary, oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, chives, or more. If you have to use dried herbs that’s ok but the fresh ones add a much more fragrant flavor.
I like to use bow tie pasta or rotini pasta so that the herb butter sauce sticks to it better. However, you can use any pasta shape you prefer.
Ingredients:
- bow tie (or your favorite short pasta)
- olive oil
- bell peppers (I like using several different colors)
- cherry tomatoes (you can also use roma tomatoes that are cut into smaller pieces)
- salted butter
- garlic cloves
- fresh chives
- fresh herbs (I like to use oregano and parsley)
- salt and pepper
- lemon juice
- fresh mozzarella
To make this dish cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the bell peppers. Saute for 5 minutes. Add in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
In a small skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the garlic, chives, and herbs. Cook for 2 minutes. Add in the salt, pepper, and lemon juice and mix well.
Pour the sauce over top of the peppers and tomatoes. Spoon the vegetables and garlic herb butter over top of the pasta. Top with fresh mozzarella. Drizzle with additional garlic herb butter if desired.
This dish was so easy I had it completely made in 20 minutes. It is also a really pretty dish with the green, red, orange, and yellow peppers topped off with fresh mozzarella. I’m thinking this one is going to be on our menu a lot in the coming months!
I love the creaminess of the fresh mozzarella paired with the herb garlic butter. The bow ties were the perfect pasta to pair with this sauce. The little bit of lemon juice gives the sauce a nice brightness.
How do you store this pasta?
Store the pasta in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I like to store the pasta, sauce, and vegetables in a container to reheat then I add the mozzarella at the end so it doesn’t fully melt and get gooey.
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Pasta with Peppers, Tomatoes, and Herb Garlic Butter Sauce
Equipment
- 1 small skillet
Ingredients
- 10 ounces bow tie pasta
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 or 4 bell peppers any color, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 4 Tablespoon salted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chives minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh herbs chopped (I used oregano and parsely)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers and saute for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. As soon as it is melted add in the garlic cloves, chives, and herbs. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add in the salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Reserve one tablespoon of the garlic butter mixture and pour the rest over top of the peppers and tomatoes.
- Serve the pasta with a hearty portion of the peppers and tomatoes.
- Top each serving with 3-4 thin slices of fresh mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with the reserved garlic butter sauce.
Notes
I’d like to try the cilantro
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I’d love to try them all–the ginger…the basil,,,the sweet potato sauce…the red, green,and yellow rices!
I LOVE LOVE the garlic. I keep them on hand at all times. Much better then the garlic you buy in the jar, much more real tasting.
Ok, now you’re talkin! I like things that make a dish easy yet look difficult to do! This is quite cool!
I’ve tried the cilantro – it’s good!
What an awesome idea! I am always throwing away fresh herbs, and every single time I do it, it pains me. Dorot looks like a great way to enjoy fresh herbs without throwing your money away. I would love to try their chopped basil.
I’d like to try the Indian red spice!
I’d like to try out the Pesto –I never can make a great one myself.