Olive Oil Pasta

 Total Time:  15 minutes

1 lb spaghetti noodles

2 Tbsp salt

1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

8 garlic cloves minced

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tsp lemon juice

3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

1.  Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Add in 2 Tbsp salt to the water and cook the pasta according to package directions.

2.  In a small sauce pan, pour in 1/4 cup olive oil and heat over low heat for 60 seconds.  Add in garlic and red pepper flakes.  Stir an cook 60 seconds.  Remove from heat.

3.  Pour olive oil mixture over the cooked and drained pasta.  Add in additional 2 tbsp of olive oil.  Pour in lemon juice and parsley and toss until pasta is coated.

Note:  if desired add cooked chicken or vegetables to pasta