Penne Napolitana

Ingredients

• Penne - 1 1/2 cup
• Olive oil - 4 tbsp
• Garlic - 2 tbsp
• Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
• Mixed vegetables (capsicum, green peas, beans, carrot) - 1 cup
• Napolitana sauce - 2 cup
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add 1 1/2 cup penne, and cook for 10 minutes.
2. 2Drain the pasta, return it to the pot, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking, and keep it warm while you make the sauce.
3. 3Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
4. 4Peel and finely chop the garlic and the vegetables; add 2 tbsp garlic and 1/2 tsp pepper powder to the hot oil and sauté until the garlic is fragrant.
5. 5Add 1 cup mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir well until the vegetables are just tender; if you prefer, you can substitute chopped chicken pieces for the vegetables.
6. 6Pour in 2 cup Napolitana sauce and simmer until the sauce is warmed through and the flavors meld.
7. 7Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss gently to coat every piece with sauce.
8. 8Serve warm.
9. 9Optional: finish with grated Parmesan or torn fresh basil for garnish.