Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Garlic Spaghetti)
An easy Italian dish, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio combines pasta with a simple garlic and oil sauce.
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Instructions
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Start boiling a large pot of water.
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While water boils, thinly slice the garlic and mince the parsley.
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Add salt to the boiling water and cook pasta to al dente; reserve one cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté half the sliced garlic until fragrant.
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Stir in salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and minced parsley; cook for one minute, preventing garlic from over-browning.
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Add 0.5 cup reserved pasta water, the drained pasta, and the remaining garlic. Toss and cook for two minutes, or until heated through.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese and additional salt to taste. Serve immediately.