SPAGHETTI AND LENTILS, GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL
Garlic and olive oil, warmed together until deliciously fragrant, with or without a hit of hot chili pepper, makes a classic pasta sauce, throughout Italy, especially good when you need something delicious and fast. Adding lentils makes it a hearty, protein-rich dish.
Time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Serves: 4-6
INGREDIENTS
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8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more if and as needed
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several pinches hot chili pepper flakes, optional
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500 g canned brown lentils, drained
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salt to taste
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400 g spaghetti