Nivi's Marinara Pasta

Ingredients:

Penne/Rotini Pasta-1/2 pack

Garlic-1 or 2 cloves, smashed or minced finely

Basil leaves-Few or you can use dry basil leaves powder too

Italian Seasoning Powder-1/4 tsp

Marinara Sauce-2 cups

Olive oil or butter-1/4/tsp

Red chilli flakes- As per your taste

Shredded mexican cheese-1/4 cup

Vegetables of your choice- sliced.

Procedure:

1.Boil pasta with olive oil and salt until done and drain. Save a little of the cooked pasta water for later.

2. In another pan, add olive oil or butter, garlic,vegetables of your choice and saute.

3.Now add the boiled pasta and cheese and the powders and mix well with the marinara sauce. 4.Add little of the pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

5. Serve hot in a bowl.