Aglio Olio (Garlic and Oil Pasta)

From Rachel Ray's original 30 Minute Meals book, a simple pasta dish with a subtle heat. Good with a crisp green salad and french bread.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb linguine
• 5  garlic cloves, minced fine
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 5  anchovy fillets (optional, but you really can't taste them)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped flat leaf parsley
•  black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta to desired done-ness.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic and pepper flakes until they start making noise. Add the anchovies and stir them in the oil until they are no longer visible. Toss with the cooked and drained pasta. Adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve.