Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• to taste Grated Parmesan (optional)

Method

1. Cook pasta in salted water; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Gently sizzle garlic in olive oil over medium-low until pale gold (do not brown). Stir in chili flakes.
3. Toss pasta with garlic oil, a splash of pasta water, and parsley.
4. Season and serve (Parmesan optional).

Notes

Reserve pasta water; it's the secret to glossy sauces.