Quick Spaghetti with Oil and Garlic

Ingredients:

8 ounces spaghetti

1/4 cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic is golden (about 2 minutes).

Stir cooked spaghetti into skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed to make a light sauce.

Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve immediately.