This Rush Hour Recipe is courtesy of Seward Co-op. Rush Hour Recipes is program of the National Co-operative Grocers Association.

1/2 pound pasta shells
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, quartered, drained and rough chopped into large pieces
1/2 cup mixed chopped olives or chopped pitted kalamata olives
2 teaspoons capers
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet, and saute the bell peppers and garlic for 2-4 minutes.
3. Add artichokes, olives, capers and caper juice and saute a couple minutes more.
4. Toss the pasta with the sauteed vegetables, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper and parmesan. Serve cold or at room temperature.