1/ Cook pasta in boiling water with the hot pepper. Drain. Discard
pepper. 2/ Use fresh herbs. Rinse. Towel dry. Try parsley, basil,
mint, chives; add a little thyme, rosemary, oregano. 3/ Place herbs
in a large bowl. In small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat
until just very warm, not smoking. Pour oil over fresh herbs and add
pasta. Toss gently. Serve as a salad at room temperature.