Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Grated Parmesan, optional

Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the water and drain.
2. Warm the oil and garlic in a large pan over medium-low heat, 3 to 4 minutes, until the garlic is pale gold.
3. Add the pepper flakes and 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
4. Add the spaghetti and toss over heat 1 minute, adding more water as needed to make a light sauce.
5. Finish with parsley and cheese.

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