Mediterranean Pasta

Andy Rodriguez
Lead Cook, Buckwald’s Restaurant

1. Prepare your pasta – usually about 9 minutes – then set aside
2. Put 1-2 TBL EVOO into a pan and turn onto medium high heat
3. Minced 3 cloves of garlic
4. Chop 4-6 cherry tomatoes or 1 roma tomato.  Heat until the juice starts to release
5. Add artichokes and olives
6. Add black pepper, Mrs dash, and pepper flakes
7. Cook for 2 minutes, then put pasta into pan
8. Toss to mix – If it gets too dry, put a TBL of pasta water into the pan
9. Plate up pasta
10. Heat 2 more minutes, then add lemon
11. Plate and top with grated parmesan
12. Use fresh parsley for garnish