Oodles of Noodles

Staff Reporter Becca Matias

Kick boring alfredo pasta to the side and try these two new takes on a dinner classic.

Lemon Garlic Pasta

1 head of garlic

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

4-5 tablespoons lemon juice (1 large lemon or 2 small lemons)

Lemon zest

Pinch of salt

⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ pound angel hair pasta

Grated parmesan

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bring water to a boil and cook angel hair pasta according to directions on box
3. Peel garlic and place in an oven safe dish, drizzle with olive oil and cover with foil. Roast for 20- 40 minutes
4. After cooking let garlic to cool for 2-3 minutes and chop
5. In a large pan heat olive oil and garlic over medium heat for 4-5 minutes
6. Add lemon juice and cook for 3-4 more minutes
7. Reduce to low heat and add salt and red pepper flakes
8. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat
9. Serve and garnish with lemon zest and parmesan cheese

Peanut Butter Noodles

½ cup chicken broth

1 ½ tablespoons ginger

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons peanut butter

1 ½ tablespoons honey

2 teaspoon chili paste (optional)

3 cloves of minced garlic

8 ounces of spaghetti

¼ cup chopped green onions

¼ cut chopped peanuts

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to directions on dox
2. In a small saucepan, combine chicken broth, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, garlic, and chili paste
3. Cook over medium heat
4. Add noodles to sauce and toss to coat
5. Garnish with peanuts and green onions