Our Favorite Pasta

Submitted by Amanda in Aberdeen

"This is an economical favorite around our house and we have a variation of it once a week. It may seem like alot in print but I simply put the pasta on to boil and commence chopping peppers etc; Its very simple to prepare and tastes great on its own or with most any variation of veg."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 250 g whole wheat pasta, quills
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 -3 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1⁄2 ounce butter
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 55 g mature cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 medium ripe tomatoes (chopped)
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1⁄2 yellow bell pepper (diced)
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. meanwhile add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a skillet and cook peppers and tomato until tender or al dente depending on your preference and set aside.
3. drain pasta and add butter to the still hot pasta and mix until coated.
4. In a small skilliet heat olive oil over medium heat add crushed garlic and fry until the garlic is just golden -- note its important not to over cook the garlic or get the oil too hot as everything will taste burnt.
5. Immediatly pour oil and garlic over pasta.
6. mix thoroghly and add basil then peppers and cheese.
7. season with salt and pepper to your preference.