What You’ll Need:

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 ½ lbs mixed Great Lakes bell peppers, finely chopped
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

The Steps:

1. In a large skillet, heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the onion, garlic and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
3. Add the spaghetti, pasta water, tomatoes and parsley to the skillet and toss over moderate heat for 1 minute, then serve.