Italian Calabrian Chili and Garlic Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste
• 1/4 cup parsley chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2 Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. 4 Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
5. 5 Stir in the Calabrian chili paste and cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. 6 Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet.
7. 7 Toss the spaghetti with the chili-garlic oil, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
8. 8 Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
9. 9 Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.