Prep Time:5 mins
Appetite for change
Pasta with courgette, olive oil, garlic and chilli
Cooking Time:15 mins
Serves:2 Adults
Cost:Low
This dinner dish is both classic and simple, which makes it a great choice when inviting a few friends over for a meal. Better yet, it takes only minutes to prepare and is easy on your budget.
Ingredients
- 200 g dried pasta
- 2 tsp (about 10 ml) olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped.
- 1 large red chilli (about 10 g) de-seeded and finely chopped.
- 1 small courgette (about 50 g) cut into small chunks.
- Handful (about 10 g) chopped Italian parsley or fresh basil.
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil making sure the handle of the pot is not over the edge of the cooker or other rings.
- Slowly add the pasta to the water. Stir occasionally to prevent from sticking together.
- Follow the instructions on the pasta packet for cooking time, then strain and pour into a serving bowl.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a small frying pan and add the courgette, garlic, chilli, and season with black pepper.
- Cook at medium heat for about two minutes to infuse the flavours into the oil.
- Mix into the pasta, garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve immediately.
What you will need
- Frying pan
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve with a fresh side salad.
"Not only for vegetarians. Have as a side for your main dish"
