Garlic and herb pasta
Simple yet impressive, this tasty pasta is ideal for a quick midweek dinner.
What goes well alongside this dish?
A simple side salad and garlic bread goes really well. You use this dish as a side alongside some grilled chicken.
Garlic and herb pasta
Ingredients
- 450 g penne pasta
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 red chilli pepper, de-seeded and finely chopped
- ½ tbsp oregano
- ½ tbsp parsley
- ½ tbsp basil
- pinch of salt and pepper
- grated cheese, sprinkled on top parmesan or your favourite cheddar
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to packet instructions and drain well and tip back into the pan.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the oil and add the garlic and chilli. Cook for 1-2mins, until the garlic is fragrant, stir in the herbs and season well.
- Tip the oil into the pasta and toss well so all the pasta is coated in oil. Serve hot, sprinkled with grated cheese.