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, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the sliced garlic to the pan and cook until it turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

4. 4

   Add the red pepper flakes to the pan and stir for about 30 seconds.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat the spaghetti in the oil.

7. 7

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

8. 8

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

10. 10

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.