Peanut Pasta

Ingredients list for Peanut Pasta

• 2 cup Pasta
• 1 tablespoon Peanuts chopped
• 1/2 cup Spring onion chopped
• 1/4 cup Crushed roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons Chilli sauce
• 1/4 cup Cream
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Milk
• to taste Red chilli flakes
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180º C. Cook the pasta until al dente adding salt to the water in which the pasta is being cooked.
2. Heat oil in pan; add the garlic, onions and saute until it turns slight golden and the onions are tender.
3. Add crushed peanuts, Chinese chilli sauce, cream and basil and toss well .Add pasta and mix.
4. Stir well on low heat. Place the pasta to an oven proof serving dish, like a casserole.
5. Stir in the milk to the prepared pasta. Sprinkle cheese on top to cover the pasta.
6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 - 30 minutes until the cheese melts.
7. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your choice of white wine.