Pasta With Garlic And Oil (Aglio E Olio)

1. 1

   Bring about 5 quarts of water to a boil with 3 teaspoons salt; add in the spaghetti and cook only until firm-tender; drain but RESERVE 1/2 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Start this when you are boiling the pasta; Heat about 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat in a skillet.

3. 3

   Add in 3 tablespoons garlic and about 1/2 teaspoon salt with black pepper to taste; saute stirring often until the garlic is light brown (about 6-8 minutes) remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, parsley, lemon juice and about 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water; mix to combine.

4. 4

   Transfer the drained pasta to a large serving bowl; toss with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and the remaining reserved cooking water.

5. 5

   Add in the garlic mixture; toss well to combine.

6. 6

   Season with more black pepper and salt to taste if desired.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Delicious!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.