• 1 pound spaghetti, uncooked
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup parmesan, grated, optional
Step 1
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water to al dente, following package directions, for about 8-12 minutes.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium to medium-low heat.
Step 3
Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the garlic is just golden, for about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the red pepper flakes.
Step 5
Remove the skillet from the heat.
Step 6
Once the pasta is done cooking, transfer it to the skillet with at least 1/2 cup of the pasta water. The pasta water adds starch, which helps bind the sauce to the pasta.
Step 7
Toss the pasta.
Step 8
Add the parsley and parmesan and toss to combine.
Step 9
Serve hot!
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