Poor Man's Pasta

I make this alot!

1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 Cloves of Garlic

4 Pinches of Crushed Red Pepper

1 lb Whole Wheat Penne Pasta

1/4 Chopped Herbs (Basil, Parsley, Mint)

2 TBL Chopped Walnuts

Vegan Parm (optional)

Salt/Pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 pasta water.

Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium low heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and simmer until fragrent.

Strain pasta and then put it back into the warm pot. Add oil mixture, herbs and walnuts. Add pasta water little by little to get to your desired consistency.

Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.