Homemade Taziki'S Firday Special Pasta

• 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)

1. Marinade chicken with teriyaki sauce; set aside for 10-20 minutes.
2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in pot.
3. chop garlic.
4. Heat the oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small skillet on low heat.
5. Cook very slowly until the garlic turns golden, about 3 minutes
6. careful not to brown or your sauce will be bitter; remove from heat when done.
7. When the water boils, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta.
8. Cook until al dente (9 minutes); drain, letting some of the cooking water cling to the noodles.
9. 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.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste; divide among 2 plates with a bed of spinach on each.
11. 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).
12. Cut chicken into strips; top pasta with 1 chicken breast on each plate.
13. sprinkle with Gorgonzola (or Feta) cheese.

garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, ground black pepper, red onion, basil, fresh spinach, chicken breasts, teriyaki marinade, gorgonzola

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-tazikis-quot-firday-special-quot-pasta-499526 (may not work)