Rotini with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

You can use regular rotini  or vegetable pasta to make this dish, both are fine. If you are in a rush, this only takes a few minutes to prepare.

1/2 lb Rotini

2 tbsp Virgin Olive Oil

4        Green Onions, chopped

4        Tomatoes, coarsely chopped

3-4     Cloves of Garlic, minced

1 cup  Strips or Cubes of Chicken (optional)

1 cup  Fresh Parsley, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup Fresh Basil, coarsely choopped

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

Some Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

Cook pasta with some salt and a drop of oil until it is al dente and drain. In a saucepan, heat oil on high heat. Add onions, tomatoes and garlic and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Tomatoes should be cooked quickly to avoid over-cooking. Add rotini, chicken (optional) and stir in parsley, basil and parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another couple of minutes or until warm. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you like, you can  add some sliced olives and sprinkle with some feta cheese.  Serves 4.