Spaghetti Aglio E Olio (garlic and oil)

 1 lb spaghetti noodles

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

10-12 garlic cloves, sliced

1 tsp crushed red pepper

1 tsp black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup Pecorino Romano, to taste

1.  In a large pot with rolling boiling water with salt cook the noodles.  Drain.

2.  Put oil in a large skillet on low/medium heat.  Add garlic and cook until it just starts to brown.  Add red pepper and black pepper.  Add a scoop and 1/2 of pasta water to garlic/oil skillet.  Mix.  Add parsley and salt.  Pour over noodles and stir well.  Add more parsley and some cheese.  Top with black pepper.  Stir and serve.

Recipe: Italian Grandma Gina