Step 1

Place peeled garlic cloves in an oven safe dish, drizzle with olive oil and cover with foil. Oven roast at 400° for 30-40 minutes (until lightly golden browned). Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then chop.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions. Feel free to use a different type of pasta if you prefer.

Step 3

In a large sauté pan over medium/low heat - heat the olive oil and chopped garlic for 4-5 minutes while stirring.

Step 4

Add the lemon juice and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low - add the salt and red pepper flakes.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta and toss with the lemon garlic sauce until fully coated.

Step 7

Transfer to serving dishes and top with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon zest, fresh grated parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (optional).