Garlic Pasta

A great base pasta recipe that you can customize to your liking by adding chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, whatever! Since this recipe is stripped down, I really recommend the fresh herbs.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 1  medium  head garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh oregano
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
2. 2) In a skillet, saute garlic in oil on low heat, just hot enough to make the garlic sizzle; about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3) Season with basil, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper, and remove from heat.
4. 4) In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with garlic and herb mixture, and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.