Aglio e Olio

• 160 g spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. Set a pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in the same pot over medium high heat. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the spaghetti and add in 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Toss to coat the spaghetti, adding more water if it's looking dry. Taste and season with black pepper.