Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

Ingredients

8 oz. spaghetti
6 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper as needed
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided
2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta
according to the package. Reserve 1 cup of the
cooking water and drain well.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over
medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook,
stirring until browned and toasted, about 3-5
minutes. Set aside.

3. Heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet.
Add the garlic and re pepper flakes and cook, stirring
until the garlic is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the pasta to the skillet, 3/4 cup Parmesan
cheese and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Cook
stirring constantly, add remaining water as needed, 1
tablespoon at a time until the cheese has melted.

5. Place on a plate or in a pasta bowl, top with toasted
breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan cheese and
chopped parsley.