Breadcrumb Pasta

Last week I didn't go to the grocery store. We were only going to be home for three days and I was lazy and didn't feel like shopping, so I scrounged the pantry for some basic ingredients and kind of did this on a whim. It actually turned out pretty good!

Ingredients: 

• 2/3 c. bread crumbs, I used Italian Style
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves of garlic, minced (I used 2 Tbsp of ready minced stuff that comes in a jar)
• 1/2 package (8oz.) linguine (but really you can use any pasta)
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley
• 3 tsp lemon juice
• garlic seasoning, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• red pepper flakes, to taste
• garlic pepper, to taste (I don't really know on these four, I just kept going until I liked it...) 
• 2 Tbsp parmesan (stinky) cheese
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 Tbsp pesto
• *OPTIONAL* if you'd like a low carb option of spaghetti squash substitute follow the link here! 

How To Cook It 

• cook chicken in olive oil and Italian spices, set aside
• heat 1 1/2 Tbsp oil in pan on medium heat, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring consistently
• add red pepper flakes, remove from heat and let sit 
• cook pasta, drain and place in large bowl
• add the rest of the olive oil, garlic mixture, parsley, lemon juice, spices, and parmesan cheese
• toss gently to combine
• serve with chicken on top and a dash of pesto if you'd like

I was really kind of amazed at how good it was; and husband inhaled it so I'm going to assume he liked it as well. I'll definitely have to remember this the next time I run out of groceries. Happy late Thanksgiving!