Penne with Yellow Peppers and Capers Recipe

Name: Penne with Yellow Peppers and Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and anchovy.
2
Lower heat to moderately low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Stir in capers and vinegar.
4
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
5
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
6
Add pasta to pepper mixture and toss, adding enough cooking water for sauce to coat pasta.
7
Season with salt and pepper and toss with basil.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Penne with Yellow Peppers and Capers falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne with Yellow Peppers and Capers

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Variations & substitutions

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