Chilli Garlic Pasta

  • 1½ cups pasta any type
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 – 4 green chillis
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Simba Mbili black pepper powder
  • ½ tsp Simba Mbili mixed herbs
  • Boil about 4 cups of water in a deep saucepan. When it begins to boil, add the pasta and salt.
  • Cook the pasta till just done. Usually the cooking time is indicated on the packet. Don’t forget to stir it occasionally otherwise the pasta may stick to the bottom.
  • While the pasta is cooking, chop the chillis into rings
  • Take a wide pan and heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • When it is slightly hot, add the chillis. Stir-fry.
  • When the pasta is done, drain it out into a colander.
  • Add the pasta, mixed herbs, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Mix well and let it become a bit hot. Make sure you keep on mixing it to avoid the pasta from getting burnt.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add sweet corn, olives if you like.
  • If you are packing it for lunch or as travel food, add a bit more oil so that the pasta does not taste dry