Italian Aglio e Olio, Spaghetti

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INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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• Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• Minced flat-leaf parsley, for serving (optional)
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• Kosher salt
• 1 pound (450g) dried spaghetti

DIRECTIONS

1. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until just shy of al dente (about 1 minute less than the package directs). Reserve pasta cooking water.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine 6 tablespoons oil and garlic. Add pinch of red pepper flakes, if using. Cook over medium heat until garlic is very lightly golden, about 5 minutes. (Adjust heat as necessary to keep it gently sizzling.)

3. Transfer pasta to skillet along with ½ cup pasta water, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring and tossing rapidly, until a creamy, emulsified sauce forms and coats the noodles. Remove from heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and stir well to combine. Mix in parsley, if using, and serve right away.

TIPS

• Can also be made with fresh egg pasta