1 lb tube pasta
1/2 large onion
1/2 red pepper
1 carrot
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 TBS olive oil
1/4 - 1/2 tsp basil
crushed red pepper to taste
salt
1 package frozen broccoli florets
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Parmesan cheese
1. Start the water to boil to cook 1 lb of pasta
2. Preheat the oven to 350°
3. Chop onion, red pepper, carrot, garlic
4. Heat olive oil over med hi heat, put the veggies in and brown
5. Sprinkle on basil, salt and crushed red pepper
5. Add a package of frozen broccoli florets, turn heat down, cover and allow to steam while the pasta finishes cooking
6. Toast 1/3 cup slivered almonds in the oven for about 5 minutes ( you can put the garlic bread in too)
7. Drain the cooked pasta, toss with olive oil, salt, then add to veggies in the skillet. Allow to fry in the pan for a few minutes so some of the pasta gets a little browned and crunchy.
8. Toss in the toasted almonds. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
