Aglio e Olio Pasta

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook the spaghetti.
2. Thinly slice the garlic and slowly cook it in olive oil over low heat to release its aroma.
3. Once the garlic turns golden, add the chili flakes and cook a little longer.
4. Add the cooked pasta with a splash of pasta water, tossing in the pan to emulsify the sauce.
5. Finish with parsley and parmesan cheese.

Tips

• Burnt garlic turns bitter, so keep the heat low and take your time.
• Add pasta water little by little to adjust the consistency — it helps the sauce cling to the noodles.