Cauliflower pasta with parmesan, chilli and garlic

Ingredients

500 g pasta

1/2  cup olive oil

1/2  large cauliflower, cut into small florets

5  garlic cloves, sliced

2  long red chillies, thinly sliced

1  cup frozen peas

1/2  cup grated parmesan or any hard cheese

Basil leaves

Salt

Preparation:

1-boil the pasta in a large saucepan of water and salt.

2-Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

3-heat the oil in large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower. Cook, turning occasionally until golden.

4-Add the garlic and chilli. Cook for 1 min or until garlic starts to brown

5-Add the pasta, peas and half the parmesan.

6- Cook for 2 mins or until peas are tender. Serve topped with basil and remaining parmesan.

H.Zoghib