PASTA DINNER

First, cook your Banza pasta according to package directions. While the pasta cooks, preheat your oven to 425F (220C). In a large pan, heat 1/3 cup olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and stir until brown, about 3-5 minutes. Then, add the diced garlic cloves and halved cherry tomatoes. Let them cook for 5-7 minutes or until completely soft, then turn the heat down to medium-low. For the brussel sprouts, place them in a Pyrex dish with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp garlic powder, and cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Once the pasta is cooked, add 1/4 cup pasta water and the cooked noodles to the pan with the tomato mixture and cook for 2 more minutes. Finish the pasta off with chopped basil, 1/4 cup Parmesan (optional), and 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes.