Pasta

• 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,…