|  Spaghetti Aglio e Olio 
        
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    | The simplest, and sometimes I think the best, pasta dish.  Great on its own, as a side dish, or as a base for other ingredients such as sauteed shrimp. | 
   
  
  
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            1 pound spaghetti 
2 tablespoons minced garlic 
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
6 tablespoons Italian parsley or basil, minced for garnish 
Large pinch red pepper flakes +  
Parmesan Reggiano, for serving at table +
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        | 1  | 	 Add water to a 6-quart pasta pot and bring to boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. |  
  |  | 2   | 	 Add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain well, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. |  
  |  | 3   | 	 Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. |  
  |  | 4   | 	 Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring often to make sure it does not burn. |  
  |  | 5   | 	 Remove the pan from the heat; add 2 tablespoons parsley (or basil) and red pepper flakes. |  
  |  | 6   | 	 Add the pasta to the skillet and toss well, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water as needed, to loosen up pasta. |  
  |  | 7   | 	 Garnish with remaining parsley. Serve with grated parmesan cheese. |  
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            original recipe yield: 4 Servings
          
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