Lemon Garlic Pasta

Perfect base to a variety of chicken, beef and fish recipes. I love serving a large bowl of this pasta at my dinner parties with a few options. of add ins (some proteins and veggies) so that guests can can build out the dish however they please.

Lemon Garlic Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 Head of Garlic, 10-15 cloves

• 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 4-5 Tb Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 large or 2 small lemons

• 1 Lemon (juice and zest)

• Pinch of Salt

• Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes

• 1 box of pasta (whichever pasta you like best)

• Fresh Grated Parmesan

Directions:

1. Place peeled garlic cloves in an oven safe dish, drizzle with olive oil and cover with foil. Oven roast at 400° for 30-40 minutes (until lightly golden browned).

2. Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then chop into small pieces.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions.

4. In a large sauté pan over medium/low heat - heat the olive oil and chopped garlic for 4-5 minutes while stirring.

5. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.

6. Reduce heat to low - add the salt and red pepper flakes.

7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauté pan and toss with the lemon garlic sauce until fully coated.

8. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon zest, fresh grated parmesan cheese