Ingredients:

  • 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti or linguine
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp (5 g) red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:

  1. Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a rolling boil.
  2. Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic; sauté until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
  4. Stir in red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release flavor.
  5. Once spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Immediately add drained pasta to skillet, tossing with garlic oil.
  6. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to help the sauce cling.
  7. Add salt, pepper, and chopped parsley; toss well to combine.
  8. Plate the spaghetti, garnishing with extra parsley and freshly grated Parmesan if desired.