Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil

Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil delivers a ton of flavor with a titillating kick from the red pepper flakes. Legend has it that the Romans would eat this dish to cure insomnia. 

                                                  Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil
                                                      Spaghetti con Aglio Olio
                                                                 adapted from
                                                                       Rao's
                                                             Recipes from the
                                                               Neighborhood

Ingredients
1 pound of spaghetti
1 cup olive oil
8 garlic gloves, sliced into thin
   slivers
1 tablespoon dried red pepper
   flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh
   Italian parsley

Bring a large pot of salted water to a bowl. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until lightly golden, about 2 minute.. Add the red pepper flakes and parsley. Remove from the heat and set aside. When the spaghetti is al dente, drain, reserve 1/2 cup of water, and return the pasta to the pot. Pour the oil-and-garlic sauce and cooking water over the spaghetti. Stir well for 1 minute. Transfer to a platter and serve.

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