Italian Calabrian Chili and Garlic Spaghetti

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 01
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 02
   Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
3. 03
   While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. 04
   Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
5. 05
   Stir in the Calabrian chili paste and cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. 06
   Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet.
7. 07
   Toss the spaghetti with the chili-garlic oil, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
8. 08
   Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
9. 09
   Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.