Coriander Parmesan Pasta

Flavorful Italian dish

Ingredients:

1/2 packet Pasta (can use spaghetti/ penne)

1 cup Coriander

1 cup Bell peppers (cut into cubes)

1 packet Mushrooms (sliced)

3 tbsp Parmesan cheese

5 to 6 Garlic cloves

Handful Pine nuts/ Cashews and almonds

1 1/2 ltr Water

1 tbsp Chili flakes

1 tbsp Italian herbs

5 tbsp Olive Oil

Salt to taste

Method:

• Boil water, add some salt, pasta and 1 tbsp of oil. Cook as directed on the packet. Drain and add cold water or ice to the drainer to ensure pasta cools down

• Wash coriander, grind it with pine nuts/ almonds and cashews, 1 tbsp olive oil into smooth paste

• Crush garlic/ chop it fine. Heat remaining oil; add garlic, chili flakes and Italian herbs and saute for a minute

• Add bell peppers and mushrooms and cook till mushrooms are done

• Add coriander paste and cook for a couple of minutes

• Add pasta and salt as desired. Mix well. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese.

• Serve hot. You can add more olive oil and cheese for garnishing.