Pasta Salad-Stuffed Peppers

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Kosher salt

1/2 cup orzo or anelletti pasta

3 slices serrano ham

2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1/4 red onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 clove garlic, minced

Zest of 1/2 lemon, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup grated manchego cheese

1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup champagne vinegar

1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Sea salt

Pinch of red pepper flakes

35 to 40 sweet piquante peppers (such as Peppadews), drained and patted dry