Homemade Taziki'S "Firday Special" Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 garlic cloves, peeled
    1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
    salt
    1/2 lb penne pasta
    1 cup grated parmesan cheese
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    1/2 cup tomatoes (of choice)
    ground black pepper
    1/2 red onion (~1/2-1 cup chopped)
    2 teaspoons finely chopped basil
    fresh spinach
    2 chicken breasts
    teriyaki marinade
    gorgonzola (or feta)
Preparation
    Marinade chicken with teriyaki sauce; set aside for 10-20 minutes.
    Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in pot.
    chop garlic.
    Heat the oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small skillet on low heat.
    Cook very slowly until the garlic turns golden, about 3 minutes
    careful not to brown or your sauce will be bitter; remove from heat when done.
    When the water boils, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta.
    Cook until al dente (9 minutes); drain, letting some of the cooking water cling to the noodles.
    Return the dripping noodles to the pot and toss with the oil mixture, 1/2 cup chopped onion, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, chopped tomato, and basil.
    Season with salt and pepper to taste; divide among 2 plates with a bed of spinach on each.
    Grill or pan cook teriyaki marinaded chicken until the inside is no longer pink; (if you pan cook: add 2 Tablespoons oil to pan + another 1/2 cup of onions, for flavor).
    Cut chicken into strips; top pasta with 1 chicken breast on each plate.
    sprinkle with Gorgonzola (or Feta) cheese.

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