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.