Garlic Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g pasta
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the pasta to a pot of boiling water, and cook as instructed on the package. This typically takes 3-10 minutes, depending on which type of pasta you use.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, slice or roughly chop garlic and basil. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, and add the garlic along with red pepper flakes. Saute for a minute or two, or until the garlic is golden.

3. 3

   Drain the excess water off the pasta, then toss it with the garlic, pepper flakes and fresh basil. Add some extra olive oil if you wish, and serve.