Stir Fry Pasta With Vegetables

Ingredients

• 250 gram dry shell pasta (Conchiglie)
• 4 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon finely minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes or to taste
• 1/2 Cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 Cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 Cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 Cup diced zucchini
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, sage etc)
• 1/4 Cup fresh Italian basil leaves or parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil water in a large saucepan with a teaspoon of salt. Once the water starts bubbling and boiling, add the uncooked pasta, stir and cook the pasta till al dente. Transfer the cooked pasta to a colander. Drain the water.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a stir-fry pan. Add the chopped garlic, chili flakes, cook for 10 - 20 seconds to infuse the flavor of garlic and chili into the oil.

3. 3

   Add onion, and stir fry over high heat for the next 10 - 20 seconds. No need to brown the onion.

4. 4

   Next, add the vegetables, salt, and stir-fry them till they are tender but not overcooked or soft. Vegetables should have a crunch to them.

5. 5

   Now add the boiled pasta, Italian herbs, and stir to combine. Stir fry for a minute. Turn off the heat.

6. 6

   Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves.

7. 7

   Serve Stir Fry Pasta With Vegetables immediately.