Cracked Pepper Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked pasta
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, grated into a pulp
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to the packet directions.

2. 2

   Put in a strainer to drain and then use the pot to make the dressing.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil and then throw in the garlic to cook for 15-20 seconds.

4. 4

   Put in the lemon juice and then take the pan off the heat.

5. 5

   Add in half the parmesan cheese and half the pepper, followed by half the pasta.

6. 6

   Stir well.

7. 7

   Add in the rest of the pasta, cheese and pepper as well as salt if desired.

8. 8

   Mix well again and serve immediately, topping with extra cheese and pepper if you want it.

9. 9

   Some chopped parsley or chives over top would be nice as well.