Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

• 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups julienned green pepper
• 1-1/2 cups julienned sweet red pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 4 ounces turkey pepperoni, halved and sliced
• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced
• Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
2. , saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add stewed tomatoes and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the pepperoni, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper; simmer for 2 minutes. Drain pasta; add to the tomato mixture. Add cheese and toss well. Sprinkle with pepper flakes if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pepperoni-pizza-pasta/ (may not work)