Mediterranean Pasta

Ingredients (12)

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus 1 teaspoon, divided
• 6 ounces 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 tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
• 1 can quartered artichoke hearts (14 ounces)
• 1 can whole pitted black olives (6 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon 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