Ingredients
½ pound uncooked spaghetti
⅓ cup olive oil
8 garlic cloves thinly sliced
½ tbsp. chili flakes
Salt & black pepper
⅓ cup fresh parsley chopped
¾ cup parmesan cheese grated
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water. When the pasta is al dente, drain the pasta and reserve a cupful of the cooking water.
Step 2
In a pan, sizzle garlic over medium-high heat with olive oil for 1 minute.
Step 3
Add ½ cup of the reserved pasta water, followed by the cooked pasta, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Add the parsley and parmesan, then mix together over low heat for about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Sprinkle with additional parmesan and parsley, then serve.
Step 6
*If needed, add more pasta water and toss until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
