Aglio e Olio

Aglio e Olio

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 - 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 6 anchovies (or 1 tbsp anchovy paste)
• 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 4 oz grated parmesan cheese, more for topping
• ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 1 lemon, zested
• Salt, to taste
• 1 lb packed spaghetti, or 1 recipe homemade fresh pasta

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and heavily salt. Cook pasta according to package or recipe directions, until al dente.
2. In a large pan or Dutch oven pot, heat the olive oil over medium/low heat. Once warm, add the garlic, stirring constantly.
3. After a few minutes and the garlic is just starting to get golden, add the chili flakes, black pepper, and anchovies. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti and ½ cup pasta water. Stir to combine with the sauce. Cut the heat.
5. Add the grated parmesan, parsley, and lemon zest. Stir vigorously to emulsify. Add more pasta water as needed.
6. Serve in a bowl and top with quality olive oil, cheese, more parsley, and black pepper.