Garlic Spaghetti

By AzWench

Ricotta salata is a salty, mild-flavored cheese with a crumbly texture similar to feta.

Ingredients

• 8oz.8 oz. dry spaghetti
• 2Tbsp.2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2Tbsp.2 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 2Tbsp.2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1Tbsp.1 Tbsp. minced lemon zest
• Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
• 1/2cup1/2 cup crumbled ricotta salata

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain remaining water.

Heat oil in same pot over medium-high. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in pasta water, parsley, zest, and spaghetti; toss to coat. Season spaghetti with salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes, then stir in ricotta salata.