Spaghetti With Olive Oil & Chilies

A simple and tasty pasta dish.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon  chili flakes (to taste)
• 1⁄2 lb spaghetti
•  salt (to taste)
•  black pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of cooking water.
3. Toss the pasta with the olive oil mixture adding 2 tablespoons or more (as needed) of the reserved cooking water Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Sprinkle the pasta with the parsley and grated cheese and serve immediately.