Aglio et olio spaghetti

ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 tsp salt (for sauce)
• 450 g spaghetti
• 3 cloves garlic,minced
• 1/2 cup extra virgin oil
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 lemon zested (optional)
• Freshly grated parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)

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steps

1. cook pasta, approx 8 min in salted water
2. in large bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and red pepper flakes.
3. warm over low heat, stir intermitently until garlic softens, 8 min
4. drain pasta
5. reserve 1/4 cup cooking water
6. add pasta and water to garlic mixture
7. mix well
8. add parsley and lemon zest
9. adjust seasoning to taste
10. transfer to a large bowl
11. serve with grated cheese (optional)