Easy Pasta With Bell-Pepper And Tomatoes

• 3 ounces pasta (Conchiglie Rigate or similar conch-shaped pasta works best)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 large fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• salt
• cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

1. Bring a pot of 1 1/2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente; drain.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan on a medium flame, add the onions and saute until soft and translucent.
3. Now add the diced tomatoes and bell-pepper strips, salt, basil, oregano and saute for about 5 minutes until the bell-peppers soften a bit.
4. If you like it crispier, saute only for a couple of minutes.
5. Remove from heat, toss well with cooked pasta and serve hot with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese!

pasta, water, olive oil, onion, fresh tomatoes, green bell pepper, basil, oregano, salt, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-pasta-with-bell-pepper-and-tomatoes-16184 (may not work)