GarlicGround/grated into a paste, not store-bought minced garlic½ spoon
Peperoncino (dried chili flakes)~½ tspest.
Parsley~¼ cupsest.
Pepper~¼ tspest.
Extra virgin olive oil~½ cupest.
SaltFor boiling the pasta water~1 tspest.
Parmesan cheese~½ cupest.
Steps
1
Grate the garlic into a fine paste rather than using pre-minced garlic, so the flavor blends smoothly into the sauce.
2
In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, chili flakes, parsley, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, mixing well to make the sauce.
3
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until done.
4
Add the hot cooked noodles directly into the bowl with the sauce while still hot, letting the residual heat lightly cook the garlic and release its aroma.
5
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, toss well, and serve; the garlic flavor is deep and aromatic but smooth since it's been finely grated.
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