Garlic and Chili Pasta

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place your pan on medium-high heat.
  2. 2Cover the pan with good olive oil.
  3. 3Slice the garlic into slivers.
  4. 4Add about five cloves worth of garlic to the oil.
  5. 5Add a tablespoon or two of crushed red pepper.
  6. 6Cook the ingredients down to infuse the oil with the pepper and garlic, making sure not to burn it.
  7. 7Carefully put the al dente noodles into the pan.
  8. 8Mix the noodles around to incorporate all the oil and garlic.
  9. 9Chop fresh parsley.
  10. 10Add the chopped parsley to the pasta and give it a good mix.
  11. 11Grate about half a block of fresh Parmesan cheese over the warm pasta.
  12. 12Mix the pasta until the cheese is fully incorporated and melted.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon or two Crushed red pepper
  • Spaghetti
  • Fresh parsley
  • 0.5 block Parmesan cheese

Equipment

PanMandoline slicerWooden spoonStrainerTongsKnifeCutting boardGraterFork

Tips

  • Make sure the noodles are al dente.
  • Let the oil cool down a bit before adding the noodles to prevent splashing.
  • Ensure all the oil and garlic touch the noodles.
  • Grate the Parmesan while the pasta is still warm so it melts.