Aglio e Olio

🥘 Ingredients

• spaghetti 250 g
• reserved pasta water ½ cup
• extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup
• garlic 5 cloves
• red pepper flakes ½ tsp
• salt to taste
• ?parsley 1 tbsp
• ?parmesan

1. 1

   Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve reserved pasta water before draining.
2. 2

   In a skillet , heat extra virgin olive oil over medium. Add garlic and toast gently until golden—don't let it brown.
3. 3

   Sprinkle in red pepper flakes and let them sizzle for 10 seconds to flavor the oil.
4. 4

   Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in garlic oil.
5. 5

   Pour in reserved pasta water gradually, tossing until a silky sauce forms.
6. 6

   Season with salt , add ?parsley or ?parmesan or pecorino{}(grated) if desired, and serve immediately.