Rose & Poppy Seed Pasta

Directions

Cook the pasta shells in plenty of boiling, salted water until al dente.

Drain, toss in a little sunflower oil and keep warm.

Put the remaining oil in a pan with the onion rings and sweat gently until the onion is soft but not browned.

Lift out the onion with a slotted spoon and mix with the pasta shells.

Put the garlic into the oil in which the onions were cooked and fry, stirring for 1 minute.

Mix the cooked garlic into the pasta.

Toss the pasta in a warmed serving bowl or dish and sprinkle over the poppy seeds and seasoning to taste.

Just before serving, throw in the rose petals.