Simple Garlic Pasta

Ingredients

• 200g spaghetti or linguine
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• Salt and black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add sliced garlic and cook gently until golden (not brown), about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add chili flakes and remove from heat.
4. Drain pasta and add to the pan with the garlic oil. Toss well, adding pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
5. Season with salt and pepper, top with parsley and parmesan.

Notes

• Don’t rush the garlic - low and slow prevents bitterness
• Fresh pasta works great here if you have it
• Add a squeeze of lemon at the end for brightness