Ingredients

• spaghetti - 400 grams
• olive oil - ½ cup
• garlic - 4 cloves
• red pepper flakes - ½ teaspoon
• parsley - ¼ cup, chopped
• salt - to taste
• parmesan cheese - for serving

Instructions

1. 1.

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2.

   Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

3. 3.

   While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4.

   Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking until the garlic is golden brown.

5. 5.

   Drain the pasta, reserving a little pasta water.

6. 6.

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil.

7. 7.

   If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

8. 8.

   Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.

9. 9.

   Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.