Mediterranean Pasta

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

6 oz

whole wheat angel hair pasta, whole wheat spaghetti, or similar whole wheat noodles (I recommend DeLallo whole wheat pasta)

4 cloves

garlic

2 cups

grape or cherry tomatoes

1 14 ounce can

quartered artichoke hearts

1 6 ounce can

whole pitted black olives

3 tbsp

good-quality olive oil

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1/4

–1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup

freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

1/4 cup

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup

fresh Italian parsley, chopped