July 6, 2010 @ 6:28 am | Filed under: Food and Drink,The Fit Life,Uniquely Me

• 8 oz whole wheat short tube-shaped pasta
• 1 sweet red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lemon
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Weight Watcher mozarella string cheese sticks
• 1/2 lb cleaned, cooked shrimp

Preheat broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain again and set aside.

Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil until charred, 7 – 8 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes until cool enough to handle.

Marinate shrimp in 1 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/8 cup water, and 1/2 tsp. desired herbs & garlic.  Place all in zip-lock bag, massage well, and then chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl.  Chop mozarella into bite size pieces. Mix the pepper strips with the mozarella, basil, pasta, 1 tsp salt, and pepper to taste; toss.

In a small bowl, prepare salad dressing by mixing together oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, black pepper and garlic. 

Pour dressing over pasta and vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat. Add marinated shrimp. Cover and chill about 2 hours.

Yields about 1 cup per serving.

Light, healthy, delicious!!!

Tags: healthy recipes, Tasty Tuesdays