Penne with Grilled Vegetables
1-pound Penne
1/3-cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 grilled red bell pepper, chopped
1 grilled yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
1 large, grilled sweet onion, such as a Vidalia or Maui, chopped
½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red and yellow grilled peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes. Gently stir until just heated through.
Drain the pasta and place it in a warm serving bowl. Add the vegetables plus all the olive oil from the skillet, and toss to combine. Sprinkle the parsley and basil over the top; add salt and pepper to taste, ant toss gently to combine. Garnish with the cheese. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
