Rotini with broccoli

           There is nothing fancy about this dish, its simple and easy. There are times when we get bored of eating typical desi food. That's when these kind of dishes come for my rescue.
          
             Since today I spend my whole day with my son doing different activities, gardening, Lego building,  painting. so I had no time to cook. Thought lets make it quick and easy. In 30 Minutes dinner was ready. I used only Broccoli But you can use your favorite vegetable in it. This is a busy day dinner for us. Hope you like it.

 Ingredients:

1 Bulb of garlic, minced
1 lb. Tri-color rotini pasta
1 small head broccoli, broken into florets
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp chili flakes
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top (optional)
Basil For garnishing


Procedure:

• Cook rotini in a pot according to the packet instructions or until al dente.( don't forget to add salt to the water.)
• 4 minutes before the end of cooking time, add the broccoli to the same pot.
• Reserve 1 ladle of the pasta water and drain the rest.
• heat oil in a pan on simmer, add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, chili flakes. Now add Rotini and broccoli and toss it.
• Season it with salt and pepper. if pasta looks dry a bit dry then add a little of the cooking pasta water and shake the pan to emulsify.
• Serve it hot with some grated parmesan cheese on top. Garnish it with Basil.

Makes 4 servings.