Fettucine Aglio e Olio

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. Fettucine
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6 – 8 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup reserved pasta water
• 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano, grated
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cooking fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup of salty pasta water and drain.
2. Place empty pot over medium heat with olive oil, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. When garlic starts to turn golden, add in cooked pasta, pasta water and parmigiana.
3. Reduce heat to low, toss pasta until sauce comes together and coats each noodle.
4. Finish with lemon juice, parsley and black pepper.
5. Mangia!