Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

2. 2

   While the spaghetti is cooking, thinly slice the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until the garlic is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

4. 4

   Drain the spaghetti, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

5. 5

   Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and oil. Toss to coat the spaghetti in the oil mixture.

6. 6

   If the pasta seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

7. 7

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

9. 9

   Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.