Zac's Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Chilies

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 8 ounces (250 grams) spaghetti
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and chili flakes and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes or until garlic is very soft. Cook pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving about a quarter cup of the cooking water.

Toss pasta with flavoured olive oil in skillet and add 2 tablespoons or more of cooking water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley and grated cheese and serve immediately. Serves 4 as a first course.