PENNE WITH YELLOW PEPPERS AND CAPERS

Penne with Yellow Peppers and Capers image

Time 40m

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 yellow, red, or orange bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 large onion, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
12 oz dried penne (preferably ridged)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Accompaniment: grated parmesan

Steps:

Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and anchovy. Lower heat to moderately low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in capers and vinegar.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta to pepper mixture and toss, adding enough cooking water for sauce to coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper and toss with basil.