Description

You can serve this easy spaghetti as the main dish or as a side dish. It's simple and quick to make when you are in a hurry. Add veggies or meat if you wish. Serve with a crusty bread and a side salad.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. spaghetti
• 2 T. salt
• ¼ c. plus 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ t. red pepper flakes
• 2 t. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 T. finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add in 2 T. salt to the water. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, pour in ¼ c. olive oil; heat over low heat for 1 minute; add in garlic and red pepper flakes; stir; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
3. Pour olive oil mixture over the cooked and drained spaghetti. Add in additional 2 T. olive oil. Pour in lemon juice and parsley; toss until pasta is coated.