Spaghetti with garlic and olive oil

Got from people June 6, 2011

Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb spaghetti
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tb chopped frsh parsley

Boil spaghetti. Reserve 1 cup pasta water

Heat olive oil over med heat and add garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes and continue sauteing until the edges of the garlic just begin to brown (about 2 min more)

Add reserved cup of pasta water and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally.

Turn heat down to med-low and then add drained pasta and parsley. Toss until pasta has absorbed most of the liquid, about 3 minutes. Serve.