FUSILLI VERDE WITH BROCCOLI & RED BELL PEPPER

Ingredients

• 6 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 ea Red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tb Olive oil
• 1 bn Broccoli, cut into florets,
• -- stems peeled & diced
• 1/4 cBlanched peas
• 1 cTomatoes, chopped
• Cayenne, to taste
• 1 pn Thyme
• 16 oz Fusilli verde
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

Lightly saute the garlic & red bell pepper in the olive oil, then addthe broccoli & a few tablespoons of water.
Cover & cook over highheat for a minute or two until just tender.
Add the peas & tomatoes,season with cayenne & thyme, cover & cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta until *al dente*.
Drain & toss with thesauce.
Season with salt if needed & serve.