pasta aglio e olio

simple garlic and oil pasta. the midnight snack of champions.

ingredients

• spaghetti (half lb)
• garlic (6 cloves, sliced thin)
• olive oil (generous amount)
• red pepper flakes
• parsley (fresh, chopped)
• lemon (optional squeeze)

process

1. boil water. salt it like the ocean. cook pasta until al dente.
2. while pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. add garlic slices. cook until golden (do not burn).
4. add red pepper flakes. remove from heat if garlic is done before pasta.
5. transfer pasta directly to pan. toss. add splashes of pasta water to emulsify.
6. finish with fresh parsley and lemon.