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Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry spaghetti
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (note: I prefer a regular olive oil for this recipe, as opposed to a strongly flavored extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (highly recommend Parmigiano-Reggiano)
  • It's not traditional, but for extra richness add 1 tablespoon of butter when you toss with the cheese.

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Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente, tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes.

While the pasta cooks, combine the garlic, olive oil, the 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic softens and turns golden, about 8 minutes.

Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink, reserving about a 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta and the reserved water to the garlic mixture. Mix well. Add the parsley and lemon zest (if using). Adjust seasoning, to taste. Transfer to a large serving bowl or divide amongst 4 to 6 dishes. Serve topped with grated cheese, if desired.

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