"Mediterranean Pasta with tomatoes, artichoke, garlic, and lemon. A fast, healthy pasta recipe that’s easy to make and filled with bright flavor! Keep the recipe vegetarian or serve with chicken or shrimp. A nutritious all-in-one meal that's great for leftovers too...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon kosher salt (plus 1 teaspoon, divided)
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6 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta (whole wheat spaghetti, or similar whole wheat noodles (I recommend DeLallo whole wheat pasta))
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4 cloves garlic
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2 cups grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
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1 can quartered artichoke hearts ((14 ounces))
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1 can whole pitted black olives ((6 ounces))
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3 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)