Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　1 small red onion, chopped fine

　　1 yellow bell pepper, chopped fine

　　3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　a 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped fine

　　3/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto or other ham (about 3 ounces)

　　1/2 pound gigi del gargano (ruffle-edged, cone-shaped pasta) or rotini (spiral pasta)

　　1 cup packed mixed fresh herbs such as basil, mint, and parsley leaves, chopped fine

　　lemon wedges as an accompaniment

　　freshly grated Parmesan cheese as an accompaniment

　　

Step 1

In a heavy skillet cook onion and yellow pepper in 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and stir in red peppers and ham. In a kettle of salted boiling water cook pasta until al dente and drain well. In a bowl toss pasta with pepper mixture, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.

　　

Step 2

Serve pasta with lemon and Parmesan.